Friends of Jupiter Beach December Beach Cleanup 2026
Friends of Jupiter Beach December Beach Cleanup 2026
🌊🎄 Give Back to Jupiter’s Beaches This Holiday Season
Wrap up the year by giving back to the coastline we all love! Friends of Jupiter Beach invites volunteers of all ages to its December Beach Cleanup, a free community event dedicated to keeping Jupiter’s beaches clean, beautiful, and safe for local wildlife.
Spend two hours making a positive impact, meet fellow volunteers, and then celebrate a job well done with complimentary breakfast, refreshments, and free prize drawings.
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Ocean Cay Park – Anita Lankler Pavilion
2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, FL 33477
🎟️ Free to Participate
🏖️ Help Keep Jupiter’s Beaches Beautiful
Volunteers will help clean approximately 2½ miles of coastline, stretching from the Juno Beach Pier to the southern edge of Carlin Park, including beach crossovers 22–59.
Cleanup areas may include:
🏖️ Beaches and shoreline
🚶 Walkways and beach crossovers
🌿 Parks and surrounding areas
🚗 Parking areas
♻️ Recyclable materials
Some cleanup sections require walking, while others may require driving. Team Captains wearing orange shirts will provide instructions and assign volunteers to specific areas.
🧤 What Happens When You Arrive
Friends of Jupiter Beach makes it easy to get involved. When you arrive:
✔️ Sign in and receive your free prize ticket
🧤 Pick up provided gloves, litter grabbers, and collection bags
👥 Join a cleanup team
🧡 Follow your Team Captain’s instructions
♻️ Collect litter and help separate recyclable materials
All cleanup equipment is provided.
🥐 Breakfast, Refreshments & Free Prizes
Volunteers are encouraged to return to the pavilion before 9:30 AM to enjoy:
🥐 Complimentary breakfast foods
🥤 Drinks and refreshments
🎁 Free prize drawings
🤝 Time to catch up with old friends and meet new volunteers
🎓 Community Service Hours for Students
Students looking to complete community service requirements can receive 2 hours of community service credit for participating.
⚠️ Students must check in by 8:00 AM sharp to receive credit.
👟 What to Wear
Come prepared for a morning outdoors. Volunteers should wear or bring:
👟 Closed-toe shoes — no flip-flops
🧢 Hat
☀️ Sunscreen
🦟 Bug spray
👕 Clothing that protects arms and legs
Registration & Group Information
Individual volunteers do not need to register in advance.
Organized groups should contact Friends of Jupiter Beach in advance for additional information and coordination.
👥 Organized groups are limited to 25 participants to help ensure a positive volunteer experience for everyone.
Weather Policy
🌧️ Beach cleanups are canceled in the event of rain or dangerous weather.
If the December cleanup is canceled, it will not be rescheduled.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Ocean Cay Park – Anita Lankler Pavilion
2188 Marcinski Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
🎟️ Cost: Free
📝 Individual Registration: Not required
🎓 Student Community Service: 2 hours with 8:00 AM check-in
👥 Organized Group Limit: 25 participants
Why You’ll Love It
🌊 Give back to Jupiter’s beaches during the holiday season
🐢 Help protect sea turtles, shorebirds, and other coastal wildlife
♻️ Keep litter and debris out of our ocean
🎓 Earn student community service hours
🥐 Enjoy complimentary breakfast and refreshments
🎁 Get a chance to win free prizes
🤝 Connect with neighbors who care about our coastline
End the year by doing something good for our community and environment. The Friends of Jupiter Beach December Beach Cleanup is a simple, family-friendly way to make a lasting difference while helping keep Jupiter’s coastline beautiful.
