Canal Clean Up
Help Keep Our Waterways Beautiful
Join us for the Hackney Wick Canal Clean Up – a free monthly community event bringing together local residents, businesses, paddlers and canal lovers to help care for one of East London's most unique waterways.
Working alongside the team from Moo Canoes, volunteers will head out onto the canal to collect litter, remove floating debris and help make a positive difference to the local environment.
As a thank you for taking part, every volunteer will receive a free pint at Barge East after the clean-up.
Whether you're passionate about the environment, looking to meet like-minded people, or simply want to give something back to your local community, we'd love to have you join us.
2026 Event Dates
Wednesday 26th August
Wednesday 30th September
Wednesday 28th October
What’s included
All litter-picking equipment provided
Safety & instruction briefing from the Moo Canoes team
1-hour canal clean-up session
FREE pint at Barge East after the event
Canoe Hire
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Based on 2 people sharing
Good to know
Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather.
Closed-toe footwear is recommended.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants will receive a token at the end of the session which can be exchanged for a complimentary pint at Barge East.
The event will proceed in most weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by the organisers.
On the day
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is required.
Pre-booking is recommended to help us plan numbers, but walk-ins are welcome subject to available space.
The Hackney Wick Canal Clean Up is part of Moo Canoes' commitment to supporting cleaner waterways, stronger communities and greater access to nature in East London.
Together we can make a real difference, one bag of litter at a time.
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FAQs
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Most canoes hold 2–3 people comfortably, making them perfect for sharing the experience rather than going solo.
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They’re ideal. Multiple canoes can head out together, making it a great shared experience while still giving each group their own space.
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Canoes are more open, spacious, and social - you typically paddle together and face forward. If you’re after something relaxed and shared, canoeing is the way to go.
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Light rain won’t stop play - it’s all part of the adventure. We recommend bringing appropriate clothing.
If conditions are unsafe (e.g. high winds or extreme weather), we’ll contact you to reschedule.