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Beach Clean Up

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Visitor Center

When

Aug. 9, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

In the words of Woodsy Owl (1971), "Give a hoot; don't pollute!"

Volunteer and help out the planet today. Help us keep Chippokes' shoreline clean and safe for others to enjoy with the assistance of park staff.

Please meet at the Visitor Center for instructions and supplies (gloves, available trash grabbers, trash bags. etc.). A ranger will be out on the beach leading our efforts. Be sure to collect as much trash as you can. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Volunteers with bags of collected trash on the shoreline of the James River.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov