Venetian Causeway Mangrove Clean Up | ICC2025

Venetian Causeway Mangrove Clean Up | ICC2025

Join us for the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup, 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! Registration below is required to participate in the cleanup.  Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org, will feature 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers. This year is the launch of Trashathon, a new fundraising concept where the community can make a per-pound pledge to support the overall cleanup effort. If you are unable to help clean up as a volunteer, you can still support the cause by making a pledge or sharing with others. Make a per-pound-pledge here! This year’s t-shirt and rash guard are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.  For the cleanup, we will provide garbage bags, limited quantity of gloves, and data collection cards. *Community Service hours are also provided*  IMPORTANT DETAILS:

  • Please bring water in a reusable container. No plastic bottled water please.
  • Download the Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell app to participate in the Citizen Science activity to log, tally and measure the impact of your cleanup.
  • Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. This is a MANGROVE site next to the Venetian Causeway toll booths and you should wear closed-toed shoes, no flip-flops.
  • Sunglasses, long sleeves and pants, hat, and sunscreen are recommended. There will be bugs around.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  Waivers are required to participate.
  • A paper waiver for Miami-Dade County Parks will be provided on the day of the event.
  • However, if you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian print and sign the waiver HERE in advance, and bring it with you to the clean up.

VolunteerCleanup.org is grateful for our funding partners and this year’s inaugural Trashathon sponsors who are making per-pound pledges to support this high-impact annual event: The Miami Foundation, Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, Miami Beach Cupid Splash, Benjamin & Gloria Joannou, Jr. Family Conservation Fund, Miami-Dade County DERM, Waste Connections 

Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.

What Should Volunteers Bring?

  • Closed Toed Shoes
  • Water In Reusable Bottle
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hat & Sunglasses

What Will Be Provided?

  • Gloves
  • Garbage Bags
  • Water Refills

Parking Information

Street parking available in front of park and next to toll booths

Meeting Spot Details

Meet at the pump station in the middle of the Green Space on the East side of the Toll Booths.

Organizer Information

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Julia Poliadis

Julia Poliadis

September 20

Venetian Causeway Mangrove Clean Up | ICC2025

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About This Event

Join us for the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup, 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! Registration below is required to participate in the cleanup.  Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org, will feature 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers. This year is the launch of Trashathon, a new fundraising concept where the community can make a per-pound pledge to support the overall cleanup effort. If you are unable to help clean up as a volunteer, you can still support the cause by making a pledge or sharing with others. Make a per-pound-pledge here! This year’s t-shirt and rash guard are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.  For the cleanup, we will provide garbage bags, limited quantity of gloves, and data collection cards. *Community Service hours are also provided*  IMPORTANT DETAILS:
  • Please bring water in a reusable container. No plastic bottled water please.
  • Download the Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell app to participate in the Citizen Science activity to log, tally and measure the impact of your cleanup.
  • Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. This is a MANGROVE site next to the Venetian Causeway toll booths and you should wear closed-toed shoes, no flip-flops.
  • Sunglasses, long sleeves and pants, hat, and sunscreen are recommended. There will be bugs around.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  Waivers are required to participate.
  • A paper waiver for Miami-Dade County Parks will be provided on the day of the event.
  • However, if you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian print and sign the waiver HERE in advance, and bring it with you to the clean up.

VolunteerCleanup.org is grateful for our funding partners and this year’s inaugural Trashathon sponsors who are making per-pound pledges to support this high-impact annual event: The Miami Foundation, Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, Miami Beach Cupid Splash, Benjamin & Gloria Joannou, Jr. Family Conservation Fund, Miami-Dade County DERM, Waste Connections 

Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.

ICC2025 Volunteer

What Should Volunteers Bring?

Closed Toed Shoes, Water In Reusable Bottle, Insect Repellent, Hat & Sunglasses

What Will Be Provided?

Gloves, Garbage Bags, Water Refills

Parking Information

Street parking available in front of park and next to toll booths

Meeting Spot Details

Meet at the pump station in the middle of the Green Space on the East side of the Toll Booths.

Organizer Information

Julia Poliadis

Julia Poliadis