Lake Merritt Institute

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Lake Merritt Institute A 501(c)3 dedicated to improving the biological sustainability of Lake Merritt, "Jewel of Oakland"

10/06/2026

I see Lake Merritt nearly every day, yet I’m still amazed by its beauty. 💚
It’s a uniting force in Oakland, and thanks to community involvement, wildlife continues to flourish here. LMI helps connect people with opportunities to care for this incredible place.

Come down, volunteer with us, and be part of the amazing work happening at Lake Merritt! 🌿🦆

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Beautiful day out cleaning the lake with our amazing interns from Youth Employment Partnership 🤩 They know how to get it...
10/02/2026

Beautiful day out cleaning the lake with our amazing interns from Youth Employment Partnership 🤩 They know how to get it done and bring the fun!

Last slide: You never know what you’ll find at low tide along the shoreline but we think these little raccoon paw prints and giant oyster shells are evidence of a good time! 🦝🐾

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who came out on Creek to Bay Day this past Saturday and collected nearly 700 ...
09/22/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who came out on Creek to Bay Day this past Saturday and collected nearly 700 pounds of trash from Lake Merritt's water and shoreline!

We at LMI are so grateful to work with such dedicated and excited community members! 🦆

07/30/2026

A special thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who play a huge role in keeping Lake Merritt clean for its wildlife and everyone who enjoys it. 💙🌿**

If you’d like to see more informative reels about Lake Merritt, help us reach **100 likes** on this video! 👍

Don’t forget to like, share, and follow for more updates, facts, and stories about Lake Merritt and the amazing community working to protect it. 🌊🦆

05/22/2026

Goslings forage under the protective watch of their parents because you never know who else may be watching 👀.

05/07/2026

The algae in Lake Merritt serves a critical purpose. It acts as a nursery habitat for many of the fish that live in the lake, and it’s one of the many reasons we continue working to improve the water quality of Lake Merritt.

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568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
94610

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 10:30am
Saturday 10am - 10:30am

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