Join us for the world’s largest, one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways, and show your commitment to reducing marine debris, along with millions of volunteers from across the globe! Spearheaded globally by the Ocean Conservancy, VolunteerCleanup.org organizes Miami-Dade’s local participation in this annual event with 50+ simultaneous shoreline cleanups around the county and is made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsors Covanta and Boucher Brothers, with additional support from Blackstone Charitable Foundation, The Brady Hunter Foundation, Benjamin & Gloria Joannou, Jr. Family Conservation Fund, City of Miami Beach, The Miami Foundation, Loud And Live, and Miami-Dade County RER-DERM We will provide garbage bags, gloves, data collection cards, and a souvenir tote bag with this year’s marine animal theme, a Seahorse. *Community Service hours also provided* Details for this site:
- Parking Information: There is public parking available at 401 Sunset Drive
- Check-in will be at the table on the sidewalk near the bridge.
- This event is suitable for everyone but small children need to be accompanied by adults
- Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will be donating safety vests for all participants, please wear these while picking up trash as it is a busy street.
Info for Volunteers:
- Complete the online waiver here: https://forms.gle/8PsTFNXm3i7rLswP6 **If you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver in advance. https://forms.gle/8PsTFNXm3i7rLswP6
- Download the Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell app to participate in the Citizen Science activity to log, tally and measure the impact of your cleanup. It is easier and more fun than using the paper data cards!
- Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. This is a busy site, and you should wear closed toe shoes like sneakers or water shoes that you dont mind getting dirty (For beach sites: Appropriate footwear that you are comfortable walking on sand in. For mangrove sites or rocky shorelines: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes like sneakers, no flipflops or sandals!)
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are recommended
- If you have your own reusable working or gardening type gloves, bring them. We will be providing gloves but cannot guarantee they will be in your size.
- Please bring water in a reusable container. Let’s reduce waste and refuse single-use disposable plastic water bottles.
- Some volunteers like to use a bucket during a cleanup. Ask your local Chinese, Burger or Bakery/Donut shop if they get food service items in 5-gallon buckets that they would like to donate for use during your cleanup!
*Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup here: https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/
Ticket Information
Additional Details
What Should Volunteers Bring? - Closed Toed Shoes, Water in a Resuable Bottle, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Gloves, Garbage Bags
Meeting Spot Details - Check-in will be at the table on the sidewalk near the bridge
Parking Info - There is public parking available at 401 Sunset Drive
Organizer
Hi My Name is Lucy Lopez! I’ve been hosting Cleanups for more than 10 years. I have a passion for keeping our Oceans Clean!