Agency: The Lake Merritt Institute

Description: On Be The Change Day, volunteers will work around the shore of Lake Merritt, the first National Wildlife Refuge in North America. Help with lakeshore cleanup, weeding and cleaning in the garden center and helping around the wildlife refuge center. Keep this important sanctuary for local animals and city-dwellers!

Please wear comfortable clothing in layers, that you don’t mind getting dirty, and closed-toe athletic shoes or hiking/work boots (no open-toe or slip-on shoes).(East Bay: Oakland)

Activity Level: Medium

Volunteer Minimum Age: 14

• Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising parent or guardian with an active HOBA account. Email goodforfamilies@hoba.org to register your child.


• Ages 16 to 17 must bring a signed parent/guardian consent form.

This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Allow Pending Members

Impact Areas: Environment

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Building/Repair, Special Events, Hands On Bay Area Day, Volunteer Recruitment, Project Leadership, Environmental, Painting/refurbishing

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Gardening/landscaping, Interior/Exterior Painting