July Cleanup - Lake Lawson/Lake Smith
July 12, 2025 @ 9:00AM — 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area : 5381 Shell Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Get Directions
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Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Cleanup
LRNow hosts cleanups along our Virginia Beach waterways to remove marine debris, improve water quality, and keep our city’s waters healthy and safe. Cleanups may be land-based and/or water-based depending on the location chosen for any given month. Please review all details carefully so you know what to expect when you arrive.
The July cleanup will be held at the Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area. Norfolk boat permits have been waived for this event. Everyone is welcome to kayak or canoe and cleanup! The park also has kayaks available to rent, more details can be found on the City's website. In addition to two lakes, the park is broken into multiple sections to be cleaned up on land.
Please register if you plan to participate in a cleanup so you do not miss important information. Coordinators email details about meetup locations, dress, safety concerns and weather updates to registered participants by email. If dangerous weather cancels or postpones a cleanup, registered participants will receive an email by 8 am the day of the cleanup.
Appropriate dress and shoe wear are required. Cleanups usually occur in brushy, thorny, and muddy terrain which require full body protection. Closed-toed, sturdy shoes that can get wet and dirty should be worn for land-based cleanups. Water shoes are appropriate in kayaks only. Bare feet are never permitted. Hats, sunscreen, insect repellent and a reusable water bottle are recommended.
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MISSION
Engage the community and partner organizations in the effort to restore and protect our Virginia Beach waterways and natural areas.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Volunteers play an important role in the stewardship of Virginia Beach waters and natural areas. LRNow connects people to environmental restoration efforts and builds a community of stewards through hands-on service projects, outreach and education, and event support. Stewardship starts here and now.
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