Bay View Beach Cleanup
Overview:
All the snow is melted and it's almost time to enjoy the beach! Unfortunately with all this use some trash is inevitably left behind. However, this is where Sunbeam Kids families can help! We will be heading down to Bay View Beach on Saturday, May 31st (rain date Sunday, June 1st) from 1:00-2:30 pm to clean up trash and debris found around the beach.
What to expect:
We'll meet at the beach for introductions and housekeeping items. SBK families will then walk the Bay View Beach to clean up trash.
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
Open to all ages but must be able to walk for up to an hour on sand, grass, and pavement without limitations or restrictions.
What to bring:
Bring gardening gloves (if preferred over exam gloves that will be provided).
Each volunteer will need to fill out a Milwaukee County Parks Volunteer Agreement HERE. (This only takes <5min, type in Sunbeam Kids Inc. for the affiliated group). FYI - Sunbeam Kids Inc. does not retain these forms, they get submitted directly to Milwaukee County Parks.
What to wear:
Wear outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
Other info:
Parking is readily available along Shore Drive and nearby neighborhood streets if needed. A bathroom is available within the Pavilion.
Additional information:
- If there is light drizzling rain, we will still plan on doing the cleanup. If severe weather is forecasted, you will be sent a cancellation message no later than 7 am the morning of the event and the event will be rescheduled to Sunday 6/1/25 (same date, timeframe, and location).
- Latex-free gloves, buckets, grabbers, and trash bags will all be provided courtesy of Keeping Greater Milwaukee Beautiful.
- Volunteers are not allowed to collect needles, sharps, or otherwise hazardous objects. If found, these items should be reported to staff.
Project Leader: Merissa Lauzon
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This project is open to members* only, but we will be happy to open it up to guests if space allows after the first week of registrations. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up but they are counting on our hands, so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can work to fill your spot.
Thank you to our Project Leader Merissa Lauzon for leading this project, and thank YOU for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!
