2026 City Kayak Lake Cleanups (Townsend & Brandt)

2026 City Kayak Lake Cleanups (Townsend & Brandt)

**Advance registration is required by noon the day before each cleanup.**
Enjoy an evening kayaking while helping to keep our lake clean and preserve its natural beauty. The City's Parks & Recreation Department has agreed to waive the rental fees due to the cleanup.

A limited number of kayaks are available for each date. Early registration is encouraged. Transportation to and from events is not provided.

Kayak cleanups for 2026 will be held at either at Lake Townsend or Lake Brandt.

Lake Townsend Marina (6332 Lake Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214)

Lake Brandt Marina (5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro, NC 27455)
Questions? Contact: WaterVolunteers@greensboro-nc.gov

Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, their e-mail address is considered public record.
All participants must:

- Be at least 10 years of age.

- Have prior kayaking experience and be able to demonstrate proper kayaking etiquette.

- Fill out a waiver to participate. Participants under 18 must have their guardian complete the waiver prior to arrival.

- Properly wear their personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.

Any participant under 16:

- Must be supervised at all times during the event by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
- Primary Contact Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Primary Contact Email*
  example@example.com
- Primary Contact Cell Phone Number*
  Please enter a valid cell phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Please list additional party members below (if applicable):
- Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22, 6 – 8 pm - Lake TownsendDrinking Water Week - Wednesday, May 6, 6 - 8 pm - Lake BrandtGuilford Creek Week - Wednesday, June 3, 6 - 8 pm - Lake TownsendPlastic Free July - Tuesday, July 14, 6 - 8 pm - Lake BrandtWorld Water Week - Wednesday, August 26, 6 - 8 pm - Lake TownsendNational Cleanup Month - Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm - Lake BrandtImagine a Day Without Water - Wednesday, October 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm - Lake Townsend
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the Earth Day Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the Earth Day Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the Drinking Water Week Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the Drinking Water Week Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the Guilford Creek Week Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the Guilford Creek Week Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the Plastic Free July Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the Plastic Free July Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the World Water Week Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the World Water Week Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the National Cleanup Month Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the National Cleanup Month Cleanup:*
- Please indicate the number of kayaks you will bring and/or need to borrow for the Imagine a Day Without Water Cleanup. If you have your own kayak, please consider bringing it, as the City has a limited number available.*
- N/A the kayaks I need are currently availableYesNo
- Waitlist Kayak(s) requested for the Imagine a Day Without Water Cleanup:*
- Waitlist Kayak Message*
  Inserts a message for the autoresponder about the waitlist if any waitlist kayaks are selected.
- Guilford CountyCity of GreensboroOther
- YesNo
- City website/calendarSocial media (Facebook, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor)EventbriteGivePulseThe Volunteer Center of the TriadFlyer or handoutWord of mouth (Friend, Neighbor, HOA, etc.)City of Greensboro employeeOther
- Will you require any further accommodations for the cleanup(s)?*
  All cleanup supplies will be provided (bags, buckets, grabbers, gloves).
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