Join Architects League of Northern New Jersey on April 12 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Englewood Cliffs for the final day of New Jersey Architecture Week and take part in Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps!

One of the longest-running cleanups of its kind, Beach Sweeps unites thousands of volunteers each year to remove harmful debris from beaches, waterways, and underwater sites. Your participation helps protect marine life, preserve our coastal environment, and support critical research on pollution.

Be part of this impactful effort—let’s make a difference together!

LU Credit: This volunteer opportunity has been submitted for 1 LU.

Why Participate?

Help remove litter that threatens wildlife, damages ecosystems, and harms tourism.
Contribute to data collection that supports policies to reduce pollution.
Give back to the environment while connecting with fellow architects and community members.

How to Get Involved:

Register HERE to sign up through Clean Ocean Action’s website. Registration is required for all participants. When prompted for “Group/Organization Affiliation,” please enter AIA Architects League of Northern NJ.
Register with us HERE as well, so we know whom to expect on at Beach Sweep!
Come Prepared:

Bring gloves and a reusable trash bucket to help reduce plastic bag usage.
Wear sunscreen, hard-soled shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Respect wildlife and stay off dunes.
This event will take place rain or shine. Let’s work together to keep our coastline clean while celebrating the role of architecture in shaping our communities!

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