SeaKeepers x MORAES Margaret Pace Park Cleanup
Come join SeaKeepers and MORAES of South Florida at Margaret Pace Park for a coastal cleanup on Sunday, May 25, from 9am-11am. Weather permitting, we will clean the whole park, including the grass, rocky shoreline, and surrounding streets. This park is located right on the edge of Biscayne Bay, where trash can enter the water, endangering local marine life.
MORAES of South Florida is an environmental research organization located in Miami, Florida founded with the intent to inspire and retain local marine ecologists. MORAES is committed to the understanding, viability, and protection of our local marine environment through conservation, research and environmental stewardship.
In order to participate in the cleanup, all volunteers must complete the mandatory Liability and Appearance Release Waiver. Waiver completion is a requirement to volunteer with us, and doing the waiver ahead of time will speed the check-in process.
Volunteers should bring:
- Close toed shoes
- Sun protective clothing
- Full reusable water bottle (no single-use plastics please!)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Bug spray and sunscreen
We will provide:
- Gloves
- Pickers
- Buckets
- Water refills
- Community Service Hour certificates
Please RSVP below to join us! If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].
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What Should Volunteers Bring? - Closed Toed Shoes, Water in a Resuable Bottle, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Gloves, Garbage Bags, Water Refills, Pickers, Buckets
Meeting Spot Details - Look for the blue branded SeaKeepers tent and table set up on the North end of the park along the walking path near the basketball courts.
Parking Info - PayByPhone parking is available along N Bayshore Dr as well as the surrounding streets. As space may be limited, we encourage ride sharing if possible and apologize for the inconvenience.
Organizer
The International SeaKeepers Society supports marine science and conservation by utilizing privately owned yachts as platforms for oceanographic research, educational outreach, and marine conservation. Our efforts eliminate vessel costs and permit scientists to allocate those funds to maximize research potential. SeaKeepers shares its mission of ocean research and conservation with local communities through educational events, beach cleanups, and yachting industry functions.