Virginia Key Dog Beach ICC2025
With 17 billion pounds of plastic entering our ocean each year, marine debris are a serious problem threatening marine life, the health of residents, the environment, and local economies. Participate in 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, gloves, and data collection cards. *Community Service hours are also provided* IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Please bring water in a reusable container. Let’s reduce waste and refuse single-use disposable plastic water bottles.
- 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 beach site with some rocky terrain so you should wear close-toe shoes.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 cleanup.
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?
- Water In Reusable Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided?
- Garbage Bags
- Water Refills
- Pickers
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
Parking Information
There is limited parking by the shoreline, but additional parking is available across the street. To help reduce congestion, attendees are encourgaged to carpool whenever possible.Meeting Spot Details
Virginia Key Dog Beach/Hobie Beach located at 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149-1022Organizer Information
Virginia Key Dog Beach ICC2025
About This Event
- Please bring water in a reusable container. Let’s reduce waste and refuse single-use disposable plastic water bottles.
- 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 beach site with some rocky terrain so you should wear close-toe shoes.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 cleanup.
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?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
There is limited parking by the shoreline, but additional parking is available across the street. To help reduce congestion, attendees are encourgaged to carpool whenever possible.Meeting Spot Details
Virginia Key Dog Beach/Hobie Beach located at 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149-1022Organizer Information
