About 

To help reduce the amount of debris impacting our islands, ICARE is hosting their first annual Trash Derby, sponsored by National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in support of Goal: Clean Seas! I.CARE is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to incorporating recreational divers in activities to restore the coral reefs of the Florida Keys. In their first 2 years, I.CARE has transplanted almost 10,000 corals of varying species with a 70% survival rate and educated over 1,800 participants about the importance of coral reef communities. This event not only serves as a way to help clean our seas, it is also a fundraiser to help I.CARE continue its work on our reefs. Learn more about I.CARE here.

Derby & Festival 

I.CARE’s Trash Derby will include one and a half days of debris collection, followed by a family-friendly festival at Founders Park, in Islamorada Florida, on the great lawn. The festival is open to the public and will include an award ceremony, raffles, silent auction, games and activities, food, music, environmentally minded vendors, and local organizations working to improve our reef.

Schedule 

Friday, May 2nd & 3rd 

Debris collection sunrise to sundown from Key Largo to Key West.

Saturday, May 4th 

Founders Park Festival

Debris collection sunrise - 1PM;

Final weigh-in 2PM;

Trash Derby Festival and Awards Ceremony

at Founders Park 1PM - 8PM;

Awards Ceremony at 6PM.