Have you ever traveled a forest service road and encountered a dumpsite or a campsite ruined by irresponsibility? Do you desire to actively participate in preserving access to our public lands? If the idea of camping and collaborating with a community of individuals who share your dedication to stewardship excites you, then you are exactly who we need!

Venture Unknown Foundation is thrilled to extend an invitation for you to join us once again in our significant regional endeavor: Sweep Up The Southeast 2024! This initiative is more than a clean-up; it’s a movement of people united by a love for nature and a commitment to stewardship.

Participation Options

We have several different locations to choose from. Click the "Choose a Team and Sign Up" button on the right to choose tickets for the location where you want to help. You'll need a ticket for each adult and each child (under 18) so we know how many folks are planning to come.

Each team also has a few camping spots available - if you want to come camp, add a "Rig" ticket as well. Limit 1 rig per "order". Camp locations will be shared after registration.

Teams

Some important things to note…

• Be sure to take the time to fill out the registration form carefully.
• Everyone that signs up will be put into a group chat so questions, logistics, and discussions can take place.
• Emails will also be sent out to confirm contact and communication. Please be sure to provide a valid email when signing up.
• Camping space is limited to a specific number of rigs for each team. There will be a team captain at all camps.
  • If camping space fills up please consider coming for the day and possibly arranging your own camping in the area.
• All volunteers need to wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
• If camping please be aware that camp is dispersed style and will NOT have electricity or bathrooms.
• Come prepared to be off-grid for camping with water, food, and camping gear.
• The camping area and clean up area to be cleaned are stock 4x4 friendly.
• This clean up is a part of our volunteer agreement with the USFS. We will have official volunteer forms to fill out at the event. During the event, all volunteers will be covered by the USFS in case of an accident.
• This clean up is open to everyone and we do not discriminate.
• Bug spray is recommended.

Sponsors

Our 2024 event is possible with the support and partnership of onX Offroad through their Adventure Forever Grants and in partnership with Polaris and their Trails Grant. onX Adventure Forever Grant is an opportunity for nonprofits, land trusts, tribal nations, and other community groups to unlock funding for six project types. One of these project types is “Restore Trails and Riding Areas” for trash clean-up efforts like SUTS24. Polaris, through its TRAILS GRANTS program, provides funds to organizations that promote safe and reasonable riding, support trail preservation, and help protect the environment and natural resources that are a part of the off-road trail system.