Shoreline cleanups

Let’s go to the beach!

About our shoreline cleanups

  • One 2-hour cleanup outing

  • Experienced and knowledgeable facilitators

  • Interactive team-building exercises for your team to have fun and problem-solve together

  • Educational session to learn about plastic pollution and our local marine animals

  • Equipment provided to ensure a safe cleanup for groups of 10-100 participants

100% of the proceeds fund educational programs for at-risk youth!

A smiling group of adults and children in a park, standing behind buckets for a shoreline cleanup.

Our cleanups go beyond simply cleaning up the beach. Led by our experts, you'll gain an understanding of the crucial role our ocean plays through interactive activities suitable for all ages. You will also learn about the environmental impact of various everyday items to empower you with the knowledge to make more sustainable choices. We’ll bring all of the reusable cleanup equipment and take care of permits and insurance, all you need to do is bring a group of enthusiastic changemakers!

We also measure metrics such as the area of habitat cleaned, the weight of garbage removed, and the number of cigarette butts removed. These data allow you to share your groups’ efforts in a measurable and meaningful way!

A smiling group of children celebrating on rocks at the beach as they hold cleanup buckets.

*Shoreline cleanups delivered by Sea Smart are only available to groups in the Lower Mainland. There are limited spots available and these will be offered on a first come first served basis.

Book a shoreline cleanup for any group

Schools

Youth Groups

Community Groups

Corporate Teams

Help Sea Smart keep Vancouver’s coastlines clean!

Our Impact so far:

  • 5,314 participants 

  • Nearly 11 million square metres of shoreline cleaned 

  • 1,953 kg of garbage and 957 kg of recycling collected 

  • 71,176 cigarette butts recycled

Sea Smart’s shoreline cleanup programs can help:

  • Strengthen community and boost morale

  • Encourage meaningful engagements

  • Create critical awareness about sustainability and important ocean issues 

Young girls taking part in a shoreline cleanup.

“Sea Smart's beach clean up was well organized from start to finish. The activities were fun and the staff were knowledgeable about marine sciences and the impact of pollution. This was a great team bonding event that I would highly recommend!"

-Zac, Arc'teryx