Morningside Picnic Island With Urban Paradise Guild ICC 2026
Join us for the 41st International Coastal Cleanup — the world's largest one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways! Show your commitment to reducing marine debris alongside millions of volunteers across the globe. Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org and Clean Miami-Dade, features 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers.
This specific cleanup is being led by UPG, Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves (State DEP), City of Miami Parks and Miami-Dade County Parks invite you to our Stewardship Project at Morningside Picnic Island. Boat transportation starts/ends at Pelican Harbor Marina.
T-shirts with this year’s marine animal theme, the Humpback whale, are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.
The Miami-Dade ICC is made possible by the generous support of our strategic level sponsors Ocaquatics, City of Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo, and Terra Group, with additional support from Climate First Bank, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and PADL.
Community Service hours are also provided
Date: 09/20/25
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Pelican Harbor Park
🚤 Note: The boat leaves at 8:00 AM sharp please arrive by 7:45 AM for check-in.
💡 Parking is metered carpooling is highly encouraged!
Get ready to help restore Biscayne Bay’s natural beauty during this hands-on cleanup. We’ll be heading out by boat, so come prepared for a fun and muddy morning on the water!
What to Bring & Wear:
- Work gloves
- Clothing and closed-toe shoes that can get wet and muddy
- Refillable water bottle we will bring chilled water
- Insect repellent & sunscreen
- Hat for sun protection
- Trash grabber/picker (if available)
- Towel
- A hearty breakfast or snack to keep you energized. You will be burning energy.
Important details:
- Registration is required to participate in the cleanup.
- Online waivers, also required, will be emailed to you immediately after registering.
- We will provide garbage bags, gloves, and data collection cards.
- 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.
PROJECTS
Primary: Pick up Marine Debris, for transport off the island.
Secondary: Remove Invasives and provide Stewardship on the island.
You can expect to do real work, get grubby, and make the world a better place.
RESERVATIONS are required, and close at 5pm the day before. This allows us to plan an effective project.
LEADERS Sam (sam@urban-paradise.org) and UPG Staff.
Contact Jackie (jackie@urban-paradise.org) with questions.
CHECK special instructions, which may be sent out the day before the project (like weather factors). If none are sent, navigate as described next.
NAVIGATE to 1275 NE 79th St / 33138. Look for a huge antenna tower. (Check your e-mail the morning of the event in case we send a last-minute update about the project, weather, etc).
BRING / Wear / Prepare Bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes & dress for the weather. Expect to get wet and grubby. A towel for your car is good. Gardening gloves, favorite sunblock and bug repellent are optional. UPG will provide Tools, Gloves, and endless ice water refills. You will be doing real work, so eat a real breakfast (you will need the energy).
BATHROOM There is no bathroom on site. Plan accordingly.
SCHEDULE Volunteers, see above. UPG Staff, coordinate with your supervisor.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup here: https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Gloves
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Insect Repellent
What Will Be Provided?
- Buckets
- Garbage Bags
Parking Information
Metered Parking - The park automatically charges you for a Daily Rate of $11.20
Meeting Spot Details
Meeting Spot Details
Pelican Harbor Park is across Pelican Harbor Marina in the 79 st causeway. Please remember to pay for the metered parking, we aren't responsible for any tickets.
Organizer Information
Morningside Picnic Island With Urban Paradise Guild ICC 2026
About This Event
Join us for the 41st International Coastal Cleanup — the world's largest one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways! Show your commitment to reducing marine debris alongside millions of volunteers across the globe. Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org and Clean Miami-Dade, features 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers.
This specific cleanup is being led by UPG, Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves (State DEP), City of Miami Parks and Miami-Dade County Parks invite you to our Stewardship Project at Morningside Picnic Island. Boat transportation starts/ends at Pelican Harbor Marina.
T-shirts with this year’s marine animal theme, the Humpback whale, are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.
The Miami-Dade ICC is made possible by the generous support of our strategic level sponsors Ocaquatics, City of Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo, and Terra Group, with additional support from Climate First Bank, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and PADL.
Community Service hours are also provided
Date: 09/20/25
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Pelican Harbor Park
🚤 Note: The boat leaves at 8:00 AM sharp please arrive by 7:45 AM for check-in.
💡 Parking is metered carpooling is highly encouraged!
Get ready to help restore Biscayne Bay’s natural beauty during this hands-on cleanup. We’ll be heading out by boat, so come prepared for a fun and muddy morning on the water!
What to Bring & Wear:
- Work gloves
- Clothing and closed-toe shoes that can get wet and muddy
- Refillable water bottle we will bring chilled water
- Insect repellent & sunscreen
- Hat for sun protection
- Trash grabber/picker (if available)
- Towel
- A hearty breakfast or snack to keep you energized. You will be burning energy.
Important details:
- Registration is required to participate in the cleanup.
- Online waivers, also required, will be emailed to you immediately after registering.
- We will provide garbage bags, gloves, and data collection cards.
- 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.
PROJECTS
Primary: Pick up Marine Debris, for transport off the island.
Secondary: Remove Invasives and provide Stewardship on the island.
You can expect to do real work, get grubby, and make the world a better place.
RESERVATIONS are required, and close at 5pm the day before. This allows us to plan an effective project.
LEADERS Sam (sam@urban-paradise.org) and UPG Staff.
Contact Jackie (jackie@urban-paradise.org) with questions.
CHECK special instructions, which may be sent out the day before the project (like weather factors). If none are sent, navigate as described next.
NAVIGATE to 1275 NE 79th St / 33138. Look for a huge antenna tower. (Check your e-mail the morning of the event in case we send a last-minute update about the project, weather, etc).
BRING / Wear / Prepare Bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes & dress for the weather. Expect to get wet and grubby. A towel for your car is good. Gardening gloves, favorite sunblock and bug repellent are optional. UPG will provide Tools, Gloves, and endless ice water refills. You will be doing real work, so eat a real breakfast (you will need the energy).
BATHROOM There is no bathroom on site. Plan accordingly.
SCHEDULE Volunteers, see above. UPG Staff, coordinate with your supervisor.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup here: https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
Metered Parking - The park automatically charges you for a Daily Rate of $11.20
Meeting Spot Details
Meeting Spot Details
Pelican Harbor Park is across Pelican Harbor Marina in the 79 st causeway. Please remember to pay for the metered parking, we aren't responsible for any tickets.
Organizer Information
