Two Vineyard Conservation Society volunteers standing on the beach collecting marine debris during a cleanup event.

Education & Advocacy Program

Community Beach Clean-Ups

Join us in keeping our shores and waters clean!

Volunteer holding a large piece of foam debris collected during a beach cleanup on Martha’s Vineyard

The VCS Earth Day Beach Clean-up

What started in 1992 as a small gathering has become one of the Vineyard’s favorite Earth Day traditions—neighbors, families, and over 25 local groups joining forces to clean more than 30 beaches, then celebrating together at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
This beloved Island tradition begins with a large-scale, volunteer-powered beach cleanup across the island, from Aquinnah to Edgartown, bringing hundreds of neighbors together to care for the places we love.
After the morning cleanup, volunteers and community members gather for a lively Conservation Festival at the MV Museum. The festival features over 20 local environmental organizations, interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to learn about the work happening across the Island to protect our land, water, and wildlife.
Together, the cleanup and festival create a powerful day of stewardship, education, and celebration—reminding us that caring for our environment is something we can all do, together.

Join our 34th Annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup + Conservation Festival!

Saturday April 18th, 2026

Celebrate Earth Day with the community at the annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup & Conservation Festival, hosted by the Vineyard Conservation Society. This beloved Island tradition begins with a large-scale, volunteer-powered beach cleanup across more than 30 beaches, from Aquinnah to Edgartown, bringing hundreds of neighbors together to care for the places we love.

TRASH CONTEST! Save the coolest, craziest, most unusual things you find on the beach and bring them to share at the after party at the MV Museum. If you can’t make it, post on Instagram and tag @vineyardconservation, or just email us your pics at . Fun prizes for all the winners!

After the morning cleanup, volunteers and community members gather for a lively Conservation Festival at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. The festival features over 20 local environmental organizations, interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to learn about the work happening across the Island to protect our land, water, and wildlife.

Together, the cleanup and festival create a powerful day of stewardship, education, and celebration—reminding us that caring for our environment is something we can all do, together.

Beaches:

Aquinnah:
Lobsterville
Moshup Beach
Philbin

Chilmark:
Lucy Vincent
Menemsha
Squibnocket

Edgartown:
Felix Neck
Fuller St. Beach
Lighthouse Beach
State Beach, Bend in the Road
South Beach, Left fork
South beach, Right Fork
Wasque Point, Chappy

Oak Bluffs:
Eastville Beach & Doug’s Cove (Lagoon side)
Inkwell
Jetty Beach
North Bluff (Pier) Beach
Shellfish Hatchery (Lagoon)
State Beach, Little Bridge

Tisbury:
Lagoon Pond Landing
Owen Park
Owen Little Way
Tashmoo Landing (Lake St)
Tashmoo Beach/Opening
VH harbor waterfront area- SSA all the way to Shell Station

West Tisbury:
Cedar Tree Neck
Lambert’s Cove
Long Point

THANK YOU!!