Kayak Clean-Up

Kayak Clean-Up

Miami Waterkeeper is proud to continue our partnership with Miami EcoAdventures to offer public volunteer kayak clean-up events! Volunteers will hit the water on kayaks to conduct a marine debris clean-up in our coastal and mangrove habitats. 

This event is free and registration includes a 2-hour kayak clean-up with kayak, paddles, PFDs, water, and a Miami Waterkeeper staff guide. Donations are greatly welcomed and can be made here: https: www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/donate_new  

 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

  • Removal of marine debris from the water and surrounding mangrove habitats

This volunteer event may require heavy lifting and experience on a kayak, hence teenagers and older groups are recommended. If younger age groups participate, they should be monitored at all times by the designated guardian, parents, etc. *Community Service hours also provided* 

This is a FREE volunteer event. To ensure strong attendance, a $0.50 RSVP hold is required. Please note that a $35 no-show fee will only be charged if you RSVP and do not attend or cancel in advance.

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 30 minutes before the volunteer workday starts. Please arrive at 9am!

Please Bring:

Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside and on the water.

Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended (clothes that can get wet).

A hat, sunblock, and insect repellent (recommended).

Gloves you feel comfortable wearing (otherwise Miami Waterkeeper will provide gloves).

The kayak clean-up is weather dependent and the event will be canceled with at least 24 hours notice if inclement weather is anticipated.

  • The kayak clean-up lasts 2 hours with an end time of around 11:30am. We will be launching from Deering Estate.

RSVP below!

We will have double kayaks so if you are RSVPing solo, please plan to be paired up with another volunteer.
 

What Should Volunteers Bring?

  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water In Reusable Bottle

What Will Be Provided?

  • Buckets
  • Gloves
  • Insect Repellent
  • Pickers

Organizer Information

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Miami Waterkeeper

Erin Cover

August 09

Kayak Clean-Up

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About This Event

Miami Waterkeeper is proud to continue our partnership with Miami EcoAdventures to offer public volunteer kayak clean-up events! Volunteers will hit the water on kayaks to conduct a marine debris clean-up in our coastal and mangrove habitats. 

This event is free and registration includes a 2-hour kayak clean-up with kayak, paddles, PFDs, water, and a Miami Waterkeeper staff guide. Donations are greatly welcomed and can be made here: https: www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/donate_new  

 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

  • Removal of marine debris from the water and surrounding mangrove habitats

This volunteer event may require heavy lifting and experience on a kayak, hence teenagers and older groups are recommended. If younger age groups participate, they should be monitored at all times by the designated guardian, parents, etc. *Community Service hours also provided* 

This is a FREE volunteer event. To ensure strong attendance, a $0.50 RSVP hold is required. Please note that a $35 no-show fee will only be charged if you RSVP and do not attend or cancel in advance.

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 30 minutes before the volunteer workday starts. Please arrive at 9am!

Please Bring:

Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside and on the water.

Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended (clothes that can get wet).

A hat, sunblock, and insect repellent (recommended).

Gloves you feel comfortable wearing (otherwise Miami Waterkeeper will provide gloves).

The kayak clean-up is weather dependent and the event will be canceled with at least 24 hours notice if inclement weather is anticipated.

  • The kayak clean-up lasts 2 hours with an end time of around 11:30am. We will be launching from Deering Estate.

RSVP below!

We will have double kayaks so if you are RSVPing solo, please plan to be paired up with another volunteer.
 

What Should Volunteers Bring?

Hat & Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Water In Reusable Bottle

What Will Be Provided?

Buckets, Gloves, Insect Repellent, Pickers

Organizer Information

Erin Cover

Erin Cover

Miami Waterkeeper focuses on clean water, ecosystem protection, and sea level rise resiliency. First, we tackle issues of clean water throughout the Biscayne Bay watershed, from the Everglades to our coral reefs. Second, we protect the ecosystems that depend on that clean water, including corals, seagrasses, and mangroves. Finally, we focus on sea level rise resiliency, which guides all areas of our work. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, which includes science, policy & advocacy, and education & outreach.