As communities prepare for summer visitors, more than 1,800 volunteers will take part in the annual Fox-Wolf Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at over 80 locations across the region. 

This large-scale “spring cleaning” effort will focus on parks, shorelines, and waterways throughout the Fox-Wolf River Basin, including the Fox River, Wolf River, Lake Winnebago, and the Bay of Green Bay. Volunteers are expected to remove more than 7,000 pounds of trash and debris, helping ensure these popular outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for the busy summer season. 

“Our volunteers are the reason this event continues to grow each year,” said Executive Director Jessica Shultz. “Their efforts help keep our waterways clean and strengthen our communities.” 

Following the cleanup, volunteers and families are invited to a free celebration picnic from noon–2:00 p.m. at Telulah Park, featuring lunch, music, games, and family-friendly activities.

Event Details: 

Cleanup: 9:00–11:00 a.m. (various sites)  

Picnic: Noon–2:00 p.m., Telulah Park  

Sponsors: 

Diamond: Fund for Lake Michigan, Nestlé Pizza Division, Community First  

Gold: Wolf River Bank, Badger Laboratories, City of Oshkosh, NEW Water, Essity, Graymont, City of Appleton, We Energies Foundation  

Silver: Cellcom Green Gift, SECURA Insurance, Community Foundation (Community Vision Fund), Mercury Marine, Fox Communities Credit Union, Ahlstrom, WPS Foundation, Evergreen Credit Union  

Bronze: Amcor Cares Foundation, Menasha Corporation Foundation, Village of Wrightstown, Encapsys/Milliken, Ceder Corporation  

About Fox-Wolf

For 35 years, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance has been dedicated to protecting and restoring water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin. We unite communities, businesses, and individuals to ensure clean water and healthy ecosystems for future generations.