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Indiana Dunes National Park

Trash Trekkers

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Description

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in at the Visitor Center or the Paul H. Doulas Center (weekends only) to receive trash bags, then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free, reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.

There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information, visit our Fees & Passes page.
This is part our drop-in program, a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time.
For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park, please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

About the Park

Explore Indiana Dunes National Park and discover its natural wonders, scenic landscapes, and outdoor adventures.

Learn more about Indiana Dunes National Park

Event & Park Photos

Michigan Lake beach with green grassy dunes in the background, under a blue sky.
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Central Avenue Beach at low water levels, spring 2006.

Credit: NPS Photo

Michigan Lake beach with green grassy dunes in the background, under a blue sky.
Sunset on Lake Michigan
Sunset on Lake Michigan
Prairie in Bloom
Porter Beach Access Point
Central Beach
Sunset at Lake View
Peace on Lake Michigan

Event Details

Regular EventVolunteer Event

Date & Time

Schedule: Daily

From: Sep 1, 2024

To: Aug 31, 2025

Times:

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Duration: 7 hours

Location

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304 — Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Cost

Free

Registration

No Registration Required

Contact

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center

(219) 395-1882indu_communications@nps.gov