Kayak Clean-Up (BIRD Monitoring)

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, and we're excited to announce a new addition to the amazing work we do at this event: citizen science bird monitoring!

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:

• Bird monitoring as citizen scientists around the island
• 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.


Citizen Science Bird Monitoring — A New Addition!
We've added a citizen science bird monitoring component to this event. Volunteers will go birding around the island by kayak before returning to pick up clean-up supplies and conduct marine debris removal in our mangrove habitats.

Binoculars will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! We will also be using bird data sheets (coming soon!) to record our observations.

Important Volunteer Information:
Please be on time — registration begins at 8:30 AM. The volunteer workday starts promptly at 9:00 AM!

• Please Bring:
  
  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside and on the water.
  • Closed-toe shoes are required; long-sleeved shirts 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).
  • Binoculars if you have them — we'll provide them, but you're welcome to bring your own!
  • 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 event runs from 9:00 AM to approximately 11:30 AM. We will be launching from Crandon Marina on Key Biscayne.

RSVP below!
We will have double kayaks so if you are RSVPing solo, please plan to be paired up with another volunteer. If you are finding difficulties RSVPing to this event or would like to participate but have your own craft (kayak or paddleboard), please email [email protected] and she will be happy to assist you!