Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at Biscayne National Park
Come out and experience your national park!
Note: *individual* participant must be age 18 and over-no minors will be permitted to participate.
Meet time is at 8:00am, Saturday, January 25th at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park. The address is:
9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33030
What we will be doing:
We will boat across Biscayne Bay (~45 minutes) to the oceanside of Elliott Key. Will anchor in waist-deep water and wade onto the beach. We will perform marine debris removal. You must be comfortable with wading in knee-deep water on soft, mucky bottom. Once done, we will take photos, weigh the bags of trash, and load the boat. We will dispose of our debris upon our return to Headquarters. Site selection will depend upon weather & water conditions.
We will provide:
Life jackets, data sheets, trash bags, bug spray, sunscreen, first-aid kit, gloves for hand protection (however, these are a one-size-fits-all deal, so if you have your own that you prefer, like garden or work gloves, please feel free to bring those), trash grabbers, your own trash collection buckets if you so desire.
Please bring:
Close-toed shoes that can get wet are mandatory-this is a safety requirement. (dive booties are recommended), bathing suit, clothing that can get wet. Hat, sunglasses, water jugs and water bottles (bring already full if possible), snacks if you want.
For more information, contact Ana Zangroniz at: [email protected].
This event is to honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event is a partnership between Biscayne National Park and the Florida Sea Grant Extension Program in Miami-Dade County.
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Note: *individual* participant must be age 18 and over-no minors will be permitted to participate.
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What Should Volunteers Bring? - Closed Toed Shoes, Sunscreen, Gloves, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Garbage Bags, Water Refills, Buckets, Insect Repellent
Parking Info - Plenty of free parking available on site.
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