The City of Portola is calling on the community to join us for something brand new – a Community Cleanup & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8am-12pm.

This isn’t your ordinary cleanup. To make the effort more fun, we teamed up with local businesses to turn this cleanup into a game. While helping to collect rubbish and beautify our city, participants will also be on the lookout for “Clean Green Tickets” hidden around cleanup areas. Each ticket can be redeemed for prizes generously donated by our local businesses. When the work is done, enjoy a lunch hosted by the Rotary Club of Portola.

What are the benefits? Portola is on a mission to earn the “Clean California Community” designation. Led by Caltrans, this statewide program rewards cities that keep their streets, parks, and neighborhoods beautiful with access to grants and funding. To qualify, Portola must check off a list of cleanup and community engagement activities. This event is a big step toward that goal as well as our drive to engage the community in activities that provide holistic benefits.

Event details:

•  When & Where: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at Portola City Park (Gulling Street and 3rd Avenue). Early birds get doughnuts while they last!
• What to bring: Participants should wear gloves, appropriate footwear, hats, and bring water. (It’s a hunt, not a race – safety first!)
• Who can join: Everyone is welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A Waiver of Liability will need to be signed on the day of the event to participate.
• Lunch & Prizes: At noon, head back to the park for lunch and prize redemptions hosted by the Rotary Club of Portola.

Join us to help keep Portola clean, win some prizes, and have a little fun along the way.

May the best scavengers win!

For questions or to sign up, email admin@cityofportola.com.