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Big Sweep Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Date: Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Time: 9am

Venue: Walnut Creek Wetland Park, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

Register to Volunteer for the Big Sweep! One of the program's oldest sites, Walnut Creek Wetland Park has been participating in the Wake County Big Sweep for decades. We rely on volunteer power to help keep our streets, park, and waterways clean! We can support over 100 volunteers for this event and all ages are welcome; bring your family, friends, youth group, or work colleagues! We often collect 2000+ pounds of garbage during this fun, satisfying event.

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Big Sweep Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park

“Wear tall rain boots and bring dry change of clothes for the kids.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
9am
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Big Sweep Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park
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Big Sweep Trash Cleanup at Walnut Creek Wetland Park runs Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9am.

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Walnut Creek Wetland Park is at 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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