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The Unity Coalition Presents: Volunteer Clean Up & Play Day

  • Lake Merritt Institute 568 Bellevue Avenue Oakland, CA, 94610 United States (map)

Join Us!

The Unity Coalition will meet in person for a Volunteer Clean Up & Play Day on Saturday, April 19th, at 9:30 AM at Lake Merritt


Here is the April 19th Itinerary:

9:30 AM - 11 AM - Lake Merritt volunteer clean-up shift

11 AM - 1 PM - Picnic lunch at the lake

1 PM - 3 PM - Boating


Meet us at the Lake Merritt Institute office at 9:30 AM for a two to three-hour lake clean-up shift. 


Gathering Address:

568 Bellevue Avenue

Oakland, CA 94610

*next to the parking lot in Lakeside Park.

After our clean-up shift, we will have a picnic-style lunch; folks are free to grab food from a local maker and return to the group to eat. There are many fantastic food options to choose from around the lake!



Here are a few suggestions of eateries that are about a 2-5 minute walk:

The Grand Lake Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. The Market features over 40 local farmers, 30 specialty food purveyors, and a handful of local artisans.

Vegan Mob 

Arizmendi Lakeshore

Rico Rico Taco, Rico Rico Vegano

I.B.’s

Flipside Burgers, Fries and Shakes

Proposition Chicken

Grand Lake Kitchen

Neecha Thai

The Star On Grand

Bay Leaf Indian and Himalayan Cuisine


After we eat, we will be boating!

No certification is required for pedal, canoe, rowboat, and kayak rentals. 

Boat Rentals require a CASH ONLY deposit of $20-$30 plus the first hour's cash rental fee.


Rental Rates:

Boat        Resident Rate     Non-Resident Rate     Cash Deposit     Total People

Canoe         $15/hour                $18/hour                      $20                   2-3

Pedal Boat  $15/hour                $18/hour                      $20                  1-3

Row Boat    $15/hour                $18/hour                      $20                  1-3

Kayak     $15/hour (single)    $18/hour (single)              $20                   

               $20/hour (double)  $24/hour (double)

We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and shoes; gloves are provided for the clean-up.

We hope you will join us for the Unity Coalition’s Earth Action Day on Saturday, April 19th. This day is about taking action and being in community, and it is one of the many ways we can do our part!

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