Group Cleanups

Part of a club, company, homeschool group or a large family that wants to protect the environment while supporting a good cause? Organize a Private Waterways Cleanup with Florida Oceanographic! 

 

Cleanup Locations: Beaches/parks in Jensen Beach and Stuart (South Hutchinson Island). Other requested locations can be considered but may incur an additional fee. 

Availability: Monday - Saturday, based on staffing; blackout dates apply.                                                                       Start time between 8:30am - 10am or after 4pm (weekdays only). 

Duration: 1 ½ - 2 hours 

Group Size: Up to 25 participants 

Private  Cleanup includes: 

  • All cleanup materials - buckets, gloves, trash bags, grabbers (upon request) 
  • Pre-cleanup discussion led by Florida Oceanographic staff
  • Self-guided cleanup (approx. 1 hour)
  • Optional student activity or follow-up chat reviewing trash items collected 
  • Access to tracking app for volunteer hours (provided in advance for signup/download) 

Suggested Donation: 

  • $75 - group under 15 participants 
  • $125 - Groups with 15 - 25 participants 

 

Cleanup Sponsorship Option for Corporate Groups/Businesses 

  • $250 suggested donation
    •  Includes up to 20 participants
      • $100 additional donation for groups over 20
    • Max. of 40 participants
  • Sponsorship level benefits include:
    • Recognition social media post 
    • Business Logo on Florida Oceanographic website under Community Supporters

 

Cleanup Details: 

  • Bookings require a minimum of 3-week notice and are subject to availability.
  • Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. 
  • All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to participation. 
  • Events are light rain or shine. Cleanups may be rescheduled for bad weather, prior to start. 
    • Rain dates can be pre-scheduled for convenience.
    • A cleanup will not be rescheduled once it has started.
  • Cleanup must be paid in full no later than 2-week prior to date. 
  • All payments are considered a donation and no refunds will be issued. 
  • Rescheduling, especially for events, less than one week out will be at the discretion of the staff. 

 

For questions, please contact the Community Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].

 

To schedule, please fill out the request form below. 

Group Information