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, including holiday weeks, apply.     

Start time: Mornings - between 8:30am - 10am / Afternoons - after 4pm (weekdays only)

Duration: 1 ½ - 2 hours  

Group Size: Up to 20 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: 

• $125  - Monday to Friday (morning or afternoon) 
• $250 - Saturday morning

Are you a Business? Choose to be a Cleanup Sponsor! 

Please see sponsorship option and benefits below. 

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. 
• Cleanup location may be modified by organization, as necessary. 
• 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/availability of the organization. 

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

To schedule, please fill out the request form below.