Frost Science’s Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) is a volunteer-based habitat restoration project whose goal is to engage local residents in restoring coastal environments that once thrived in Miami. Every month, MUVE hosts events to teach South Florida residents of all ages and backgrounds about the environmental stresses we face, then lets them get their hands dirty to make a difference. Volunteers leave behind a living legacy of native habitats that they can visit and enjoy in perpetuity.

Citizen scientists like Andrew Otazo take this mission and make outstanding advancements in their community. Seeing the state of Crandon Park’s Bear Cut Preserve, Andrew knew he needed to do something. With only garbage bags, gloves and a camera in hand, he ventured day after day into the mangrove forest and carried out 60-pound bags stuffed with garbage. To date, he’s collected over a ton of trash!

After hearing about Andrew’s endeavor, Frost Science knew it had to help. MUVE has partnered with Baynanza’s Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day to host a mangrove cleanup, and would love for you to join! If you’re 14 and older and are up to the challenge, register to join Frost Science, Andrew and other empowered citizen scientists on April 21, 2018! Deadline to register is April 14, 2018.

Can’t make it? Visit our calendar of events for more ways you can join our efforts to bring back these habitats and the economic and ecological value they provide.

Parking Instructions

• Park at Biscayne Nature Center. A shuttle will be provided to drive volunteers to the cleanup location at 8:45 a.m. sharp.
• Parking passes will be handed out at check in.