PlayCleanGo Toolkit
Save the Date: June 6-13, 2026
Free Action Toolkit
Use the PlayCleanGo® Toolkit to Make Awareness Week Your Own
As a PlayCleanGo Getter, you are one of the most important voices in protecting the places you love from invasive species. PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week, happening June 7–14, 2025, is a North America-wide campaign that brings together outdoor enthusiasts from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to help stop the spread of invasive species—and protect the landscapes we all care about.
This year’s theme, “Partnering Together to Protect Our Favorite Places,” celebrates the power of collaboration. Whether you’re participating in a local event, organizing outreach in your community, or sharing materials online, your efforts help amplify the message that “Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species” and “All of us can protect our favorite places.”
This free, curated PlayCleanGo® Toolkit includes easy-to-use resources to help you take action and spread awareness. Use it to engage your community, inform friends and family, and show how simple it is to Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks™.
Toolkit Overview
- PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week takes place June 7–14, 2025, across North America.
- The campaign shows outdoor recreationists how they can help prevent the spread of invasive species.
- Share your efforts using #PlayCleanGo and #PlayCleanGoWeek on social media.
- Tag us so we can highlight your participation:
- @PlayCleanGo on Twitter and Facebook
- @Play.Clean.Go on Instagram
- Submit your photos and stories showing how you “PlayCleanGo” using our online upload form. We’d love to feature your efforts!
- Our Canadian partners can find additional graphics, content, and resources specific to Canada by visiting PlayCleanGo.ca.
In Partnership Across Borders
PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week is a coordinated effort led by NAISMA and supported by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), with the collaboration of our international partners:
- Invasives Canada
- CONABIO (Mexico’s National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity)
- And dozens of regional partners across the continent
It is also supported by NAISMA’s 2025 Premier Partners and the following prevention campaigns:
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community of outdoor stewards across North America. Download the toolkit, join the movement, and help protect your favorite places—because everyone has a role to play.
Free Social Media Graphics and Text
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by doing your part to protect the trails you love! Stay on designated paths and carry a handheld boot brush to clean your boots and gear on the go. Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Hitting the trail for PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Stick to designated trails and bring a handheld boot brush to knock off dirt and seeds before and after your hike. All of us can protect our favorite places—one step at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Heading out to camp during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Help protect your favorite outdoor escapes—buy firewood where you’ll burn it or gather it at the campsite when allowed. Clean gear, pack smart, and remember: together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #DontMoveFirewood
Camping season is here—and so is PlayCleanGo Awareness Week! Keep invasive species out of your favorite campsites by buying firewood where you’ll burn it and cleaning your gear before you go. All of us can protect our favorite places, one trip at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #DontMoveFirewood
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by doing your part to protect the trails you love! Spray down your bike between rides and pack a handheld boot brush to clean your gear on the go. Small actions make a big impact—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Love where you ride? Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by keeping your bike clean between adventures and brushing off boots before hitting the trail. All of us can protect our favorite places—one ride at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by keeping invasive species out of the water! After each trip, Clean, Drain, and Dry your kayak, paddle, and gear. These simple steps protect lakes and rivers—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Heading out for a paddle during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft and gear between trips. It only takes a few minutes—and all of us can protect our favorite places by keeping aquatic invaders out.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by riding responsibly! Feed your horse certified weed-free hay before visiting public lands, and carry a handheld boot brush to clean your boots and gear on the go. Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Heading out on horseback during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Be sure to pack certified weed-free hay and clean your boots and gear before hitting the trail. All of us can protect our favorite places—one ride at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Rev up for PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by keeping your ride clean! Before your next ATV adventure, remove dirt, mud, and plant material from your tires, undercarriage, storage areas, and shoes. Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Hit the trail responsibly during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week! Clean off your ATV, gear, and boots between rides to keep invasive species from spreading. It’s quick, easy—and all of us can protect our favorite places.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Heading out for a hike during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Stop at the boot brush station at the trailhead to clean your boots before and after you hit the trail. Small steps like this help stop invasive species in their tracks—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Before you hit the trail, take a moment to use the boot brush station at the trailhead. Brushing off seeds, mud, and debris helps keep natural areas healthy. All of us can protect our favorite places—one hike at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by protecting your favorite waterways! After each canoe trip, be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your canoe, paddles, and gear. Small actions make a big difference—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Planning a canoe outing for PlayCleanGo Awareness Week? Don’t forget to Clean, Drain, and Dry your canoe and gear between trips. It’s a simple step with a lasting impact—all of us can protect our favorite places.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by protecting your favorite fishing spots! After every trip, Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft and gear—and always dispose of unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts in the trash. Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Fishing this week? Do your part during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week—Clean, Drain, and Dry your gear, and trash any leftover bait or fish parts. It only takes a moment, and all of us can protect our favorite places.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #CleanDrainDry
Flying somewhere new for your next outdoor adventure? Check your gear and luggage for seeds, soil, or plant material before and after you travel. Even a little dirt can carry invasive species to new places. Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Traveling by plane for your next hike, ride, or fishing trip? Before packing up, make sure to clean boots, gear, and outdoor equipment to avoid spreading invasive species between regions. All of us can protect our favorite places—no matter where we fly.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Setting sail on a cruise adventure? Before disembarking at ports or exploring natural areas, check your shoes, bags, and gear for seeds, soil, or plant material. These small steps help protect coastal and island ecosystems—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
Cruising to explore new shores? Don’t forget to clean your footwear and outdoor gear before heading ashore. Unwanted seeds or soil can hitch a ride to sensitive environments. All of us can protect our favorite places, one port at a time.
#PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek