Events

A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying to record all living species in a designated area. For this particular BioBlitz event, volunteer citizen science divers will conduct surveys to establish baseline conditions of rare and protected species near the Port Everglades reef before the dredging project. Citizen science divers will attend a training the night before (September 7, 2018), consisting of correct coral species identification techniques as well as coral survey techniques that will be used for the dives. Once completed, volunteer divers will participate in one dive day (four dives) to help collect data which will be used to evaluate dredging impacts on the nearby coral reef!

Can't make the diving portion? A celebration afterwards is open to all who attend the event, and any members of the public who want to support the cause!

Note: You must be have an Advanced Diving Certification to Participate!

Cancellations must be 48 hours before the event in order to receive a full refund

 Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities!

Pricing

Full Day - $85

• 4 dives (30 minutes each)
• Includes weights

Half Day, Morning - $55

• 2 dives (30 minutes each)
• Includes weights

Half Day, Afternoon - $55

• 2 dives (30 minutes each)
• Includes weights

Scientists estimate that more than 17 billion pounds of plastic enter our ocean every year threatening marine life from corals polyps to sharks, the health of people, and local economies. 

Join the world’s largest one-day volunteer effort for our oceans by participating in Ocean Conservancy’s 33^rd annual International Coastal Cleanup, on Saturday, September 15^th, 2018 and show your commitment to reducing marine debris, along with volunteers from around the globe!

VolunteerCleanup.org organizes Miami-Dade’s local participation in this global event with 45+ simultaneous shoreline cleanups around the county and is made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Covanta, with additional support from the City of Miami Beach - MB Rising Above, Capital One, Revolution 93.5 FM, and Miami Beach Suncare.

Miami Waterkeeper will be the captains of the Miami Marine Stadium/MAST Academy Trail on Virginia Key, so come out and join us to clean-up our beautiful waterways!

To RSVP: http://www.volunteercleanup.org/mwk/mast_academy_trail_with_miami_waterkeeper

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

RSVP at the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Eventbrite Page!

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

RSVP at the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Eventbrite Page!

Come celebrate Biscayne Bay with us!

Bay Day to benefit Miami Waterkeeper, presented nationally by Toyota, is a Waterkeeper Alliance SPLASH series event  

Miami Waterkeeper is hosting our fourth annual "Bay Day" at Shake-a-Leg's waterfront marina in Coconut Grove as its signature event for 2018. Fun for the whole family, we look forward to rallying Miami's community around clean waterways and beautiful beaches!

Celebrate Biscayne Bay with us with boat rides, sailing, tours of Shake-a-Leg's eco-island, kayaking, games, arts and crafts, and more! 

****Tickets include****

• Lunch from SALT and  Rubio's Coastal Grill starting at 11am
• Beers (21+ only)
• Sailing- 50 min. sailing trip leaving from Shake-a-Leg dock; reserve your spot at registration for one of 4 trips
• Kayaking-Take a boat ride to a nearby island and set off on a kayak trip from the beach; reserve your spot at registration for one of 4 trips
• Boat ride-50 min. boat tour of Biscayne Bay with Island Queen cruises and Florida DEP educators, leaving from Shake-a-Leg dock, 4 trips planned
• Swim zone- Enjoy a boat ride to a nearby island beach for swimming in the Bay
• Arts and crafts and games offered all day
• 1-year starfish membership to Miami Waterkeeper

*Please note that all activities have limited availability. Sign up for activities is at registration day-of and is first-come, first-serve, starting at 10am. First trips/sessions will start at approximately 10:30am.*

Day-of Tickets:

General admission- $30  

Children (12 & under)- $12

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

Check out our upcoming events above with Miami Parks and Recreation!

This joint partnership between the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and Miami Waterkeeper is ongoing through 2019, so join us while we restore our parks! 

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Debris removal

• Exotic invasive plant removal

• Park clean up

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 15 minutes before workday starts.

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside!

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended.

  • A hat, sun block and insect repellent (recommended)

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing

• Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult