2025 St. George Island Beach Cleanup
Join the St. George Island Beach Cleanup on August 16, 2025
Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the St. George Island Beach Cleanup. Our mission is to inspire travelers and coastal communities to care for the places we love, and this global day of ocean conservation is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.
As we build our platform to help travelers discover the best coastal stays, we remain committed to preserving the beauty and health of our oceans. Our beach cleanups bring together volunteers, ocean advocates, and community leaders to remove harmful debris and raise awareness about plastic pollution. By joining us, you’ll be part of a movement to keep our beaches clean and our marine life safe—one piece of trash at a time.
Event Details
- Date: August 16, 2025
- Time: 9:00 am
- Location: St. George Island
- Address: 2B E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328-2883
Meeting Point
We will meet at the St. George Island lighthouse in front of the gift shop. Please arrive by 9:00 am for a brief orientation and to collect your cleanup bag and t-shirt.
Meet Your Cleanup Captain
Alexa Putillo
Hi! I’m Alexa Putillo, a marine biologist and PhD student at Florida State University studying sea turtle diet and habitat-use. I’ve spent the last several years working with sea turtles across Florida and the Caribbean, combining both in-water fieldwork and nesting surveys, research, and outreach. I’ve seen how plastic pollution directly affects marine life and coastal habitats, which is why I’m passionate about protecting our ocean—starting with our shorelines. I’m so excited to lead this beach cleanup and make a positive impact together!
What to Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Gloves of some sort
- Trash “grabbers” if you have some
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
Registration
To participate, please register below. During registration, volunteers will be asked to provide their t-shirt size to help us ensure appropriate supplies.
Additional Information
- Volunteers of all ages are welcome; however, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- To participate, every participant must review the waiver and register below.
- Community service hours can be certified for students upon request.
- In case of inclement weather, updates will be provided via email.
- We aim to provide the first 100 participants with a free event t-shirt. You must register at least 14 days before the event to receive one.
Register for the St. George Island Beach Cleanup (August 16, 2025)
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