The City of El Cerrito Operations + Environmental Services Division and Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) work with interested residents and businesses on environmental quality projects that include, but are not limited to: creek and Greenway cleanups and restoration, community outreach regarding City environmental programs, removing invasive species, and more!

For information about Green Teams, to sign up to volunteer, to lead a Green Team, or to suggest a potential Green Team project, please contact the Operations + Environmental Services Division via email or phone at 510-215-4350 or to stay up to date on the latest Green Happenings, subscribe to the city's monthly e-newsletter.

Volunteer with El Cerrito's Green Teams

Please contact the Operations + Environmental Services Division to schedule, book, and/or confirm your volunteer involvement or for general volunteer and/or project information: via email or phone at 510-215-4350.

Volunteer with Friends of Five Creeks

Monthly Work Parties & Tuesday Weed Warriors

Monthly work parties occur between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm on varying Saturdays at various creeks, including Cerrito Creek. On Tuesdays at 10 am, a small group meets at varying restoration sites for a few hours of fun followed by coffee and conversation. All ages welcome. Visit Friends of Five Creeks or email them to receive regular announcements. Thank you.