Show the Ocean Some Love – Valentine’s Cleanup
Join us for a meaningful morning giving back to the ocean through a coastal cleanup combined with a creative community art experience. Together, we’ll remove trash from the shoreline while learning about the impact of marine debris on our ecosystems.
As part of the event, participants are invited to take part in a special art activity: writing love notes to the sea on biodegradable seed paper. These messages will later become part of a larger art installation created by the event’s founder, transforming collective intention into lasting environmental art.
This is a family-friendly event—all ages are welcome, and community service hours are available. Groups, students, and first-time volunteers are encouraged to join. All cleanup supplies are provided.
Just bring your reusable water bottle and the willingness to help.
Come make an impact, connect with your community, and show the ocean some love. 🌊💙
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Water In Reusable Bottle
What Will Be Provided?
- Garbage Bags
- Gloves
- Insect Repellent
- Pickers
- Sunscreen
- Water Refills
Parking Information
There is a paid parking lot available near the meeting location at 1 Washington Avenue.
We recommend carpooling when possible and allowing extra time for parking, especially on weekends.
Meeting Spot Details
Meeting Spot Details
We will meet at 1 Washington Avenue, next to the Smith & Wollensky walking path, near South Pointe Park.
Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and receive gloves and instructions.
Organizer Information
Show the Ocean Some Love – Valentine’s Cleanup
About This Event
Join us for a meaningful morning giving back to the ocean through a coastal cleanup combined with a creative community art experience. Together, we’ll remove trash from the shoreline while learning about the impact of marine debris on our ecosystems.
As part of the event, participants are invited to take part in a special art activity: writing love notes to the sea on biodegradable seed paper. These messages will later become part of a larger art installation created by the event’s founder, transforming collective intention into lasting environmental art.
This is a family-friendly event—all ages are welcome, and community service hours are available. Groups, students, and first-time volunteers are encouraged to join. All cleanup supplies are provided.
Just bring your reusable water bottle and the willingness to help.
Come make an impact, connect with your community, and show the ocean some love. 🌊💙
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
There is a paid parking lot available near the meeting location at 1 Washington Avenue.
We recommend carpooling when possible and allowing extra time for parking, especially on weekends.
Meeting Spot Details
Meeting Spot Details
We will meet at 1 Washington Avenue, next to the Smith & Wollensky walking path, near South Pointe Park.
Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and receive gloves and instructions.
Organizer Information
Michele Hart
hART for the Ocean Foundation is a nonprofit that combines art, education, and action to protect our oceans. Founded by artist and wellness advocate Michele Hart, our mission is to inspire people of all ages to care for the environment by transforming “trash into treasure.” With years of experience volunteering alongside Send It For The Sea and VolunteerCleanup.org, Michele was inspired to launch hART for the Ocean Foundation as a way to unite her love of art and community service. Through beach cleanups, creative installations, and youth education, we empower volunteers to see how small actions make a big impact. Each cleanup not only restores our shoreline but also sparks awareness—turning collected debris into meaningful art that tells the story of conservation. We believe that when people connect through creativity and community, we can make lasting waves of change for our planet. 🌍💙