Join the Rockaway Beach Cleanup on June 8, 2025
In honor of World Ocean Day, Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Rockaway 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: June 8, 2025
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Rockaway Beach
Address: Beach 67th Street & Beach Front Road Queens, NY 11692
Meeting Point
Volunteers will gather at Beach 67th Street, by the boardwalk near the Comfort Station. Please arrive by 11 am for a brief orientation and to collect your cleanup bag and t-shirt.
Meet Your Cleanup Captain
Aydon Gabourel, with Laru Beya Collective (Website: https://www.larubeyacollective.com/)
At Laru Beya Collective, we empower historically excluded youth through surfing, water safety, and environmental stewardship. We believe clean beaches are critical for community well-being, safe recreation, and the health of our ocean. By engaging youth in hands-on cleanups, we cultivate the next generation of ocean stewards and show that everyone has a role to play in protecting our coastline.
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 by tapping here —> https://www.beach.com/cleanups/rockaway-beach-cleanup/. 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.
*Update May 29: Free shirts are no longer guaranteed, but a limited selection of sizes will be available.