Coastal Bend Audubon Society (CBAS) is partnering with the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP),Inc. - Coastal Bird Program, to coordinate volunteer efforts for this event.
Join CBBEP in its Annual Rookery Island Cleanup and help protect vital bird nesting islands by removing trash and debris before it can harm wildlife. You must register for this event so that the donors have an accurate head count for the volunteers’ lunch.
To register for this event, please go to:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cbbepi/event/rookerycleanup2026/
Once you have registered, you will need to meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026 no later than 8:00 AM. at the Waterline (lower level) of Doc’s Seafood Restaurant, which is located under the J.F.K. Bridge on Padre Island, 13309 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
There are three ways you can participate:
Boat Captain Volunteers – Bring your own boat and help us reach the rookery islands. You may also choose to take other volunteers with you.
On-Board Volunteers – Don’t have a boat? No problem! Sign up to ride along with one of our partner boat captains and lend a hand on the islands.
Shoreline Volunteers – Prefer to stay on land? There’s plenty of shoreline and nearby habitat that need attention.
What CBBEP will provide:
Lifejackets (if needed)
Up2U Trash Bags
Gloves
Swag Bag
Trash Grabbers (First come, first serve)
Lunch after the cleanup!
What to Bring:
Shoes (closed-toe) that you are willing to get wet/dirty
Comfortable clothing
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Reusable water bottle
*Please bring a REUSABLE bottle - Doc's only allows personal water bottles to be brought in and filled up.