Grassy Key, FL — Tuesday, October 28th — Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is calling on community members to join its upcoming Community Clean-Up at Tom’s Harbor Bridge. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate for any length of time—whether it’s 15 minutes or the entire event—because every effort helps protect our local waterways and marine life.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Tom’s Harbor Bridge — approximately 2 miles north (or east) of DRC, meet at the south end of the bridge parking lot
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:15 p.m. EST
📸 Group Photo: 5:00 p.m. EST at DRC’s adoption sign located at Tom’s Harbor Bridge with collected trash and recyclables
Previous cleanups have removed over 300 pounds of trash, demonstrating the positive impact of community action.
DRC’s Conservation Committee will provide:
- Gloves
- Trash bags
- Water cooler
- Coastal cleanup data sheets (data shared with the Ocean Conservancy for their international database)
Participants should bring:
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Closed-toed shoes (cleanup covers the bridge and shorelines on both sides of the highway)
- Bug spray
“Protecting our local waters is a responsibility we all share,” said Allie Proskovec, Dolphin Research Center Director of Media and Marketing. “By joining this cleanup, residents can make a tangible difference for marine life and our community.”
About Dolphin Research Center:
Founded in 1984, Dolphin Research Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care, conservation, and study of marine mammals. Through education, research, and interactive experiences, DRC inspires people to care for and protect our oceans. For more information, visit www.dolphins.org.
For more information or to support DRC’s conservation efforts, visit www.dolphins.org, or social media: Facebook and Instagram.
