Easy Oceanside Beach Cleanup in Janis Joplin’s Hometown, Gulf Coast, TX

I want you to come on, come on
Come on, come on. And take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now on this project located in the hometown of Janis Joplin! (You can even visit her museum!)

Sea Rim State Park has nearly 2 miles of Gulf shoreline and 4,000 acres of marshlands. Birding, kayaking, fishing , beach combing and a fun day at the beach are all in store when coming here! Port Arthur and Beaumont are the biggest cities in the area and have lots to offer for shopping, food, museums and activities! Port Arthur is known as the Cajun Capital of Texas!

Sea Rim State Park is home to over two miles of beaches and trash washes up from the Gulf every day. Trash on our beaches is consumed by birds, turtles and other mammals causing slow poisonings, choking hazards and so much more harm. By helping with this project you will be helping us keep our beaches clean by removing trash. Volunteers will work from end to end to beautify the beach while enjoying the ocean breeze!. Trash bags, gloves, buckets and extra water and pickers will be provided.

There is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction, tool demonstrations, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.

Avg. Temperature:

Typical weather for this area during this season has highs of around 70–75°F and lows of 60–65°F. Early November on the upper Texas Gulf Coast is warm and humid, with a mix of sun, coastal breezes, and periodic rain or thunderstorms.

Sample Schedule:

Day 1: Arrival

Typically meet in the afternoon for check in, introductions, orientation, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD)

Day 2: Work Day

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, pack lunches, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM

Lunch and plenty of other breaks will be included.

Wrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time.

Reconvene at a chosen time for dinner.

After dinner has been cleaned up, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members, or enjoy more free time.

Day 3: Work Day

Day 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host)

Your choice! Explore the area, take a recreational hike,  tour local attractions, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own.

Day 5: Work Day

Day 6: Work Day

Day 7: Departure

Pack up and clean up, celebrate your accomplishments, wish each other a fond farewell, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group.

Land Acknowledgment:

AHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Ishak (Atakapa), and Karankawa people past and present. We honor the land itself, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about, support, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live, work, and recreate on.