Come seize the end of the summer at Waikīkī Aquariumʻs Trash Bash Coastal Cleanup! Weʻre giving back to the environment with a day of coastal care, refreshments, snacks, educational games, and giveaways! Youʻre invited to join our cleanup, connect with current Waikīkī Aquarium volunteers, and learn how to get involved while making a difference at this yearʻs Trash Bash!

Event Time: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Meeting Address: Waikīkī Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815

Check-in anytime between 10:00AM and 12:00PM at the gated lawn entrance of the Aquarium (to the left of the front entrance) to sign in and pick up a bucket/bag and tools for cleaning up the surrounding parks and beaches around the Aquarium. All supplies and collected waste must be returned to the Aquarium by 1:00 PM. 

All adult participants must agree to and sign the General UH Volunteer Activities Consent, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement upon check in at event. All minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult and must have the Minors General UH Volunteer Activities Parent/Legal Guardian Consent, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement signed and completed upon check in at event. 

Please bring a matching government issued photo ID or UH student ID per registered adult. This will be verified at check in. 

Supplies such as buckets, bags, and tongs will be provided. Gloves can be provided to those who do not bring their own reusable pair. Remember to bring your own water and reef-safe sunscreen! 

If you are interested in participating in a group photo, please meet back at the check in stand at 11:30 AM. You are welcome to go back out to continue cleaning after the photo is taken until 1:00PM. 

At the end of the event, all rubbish will be collected and weighed (please donʻt dump it before coming back to the check in stand). 

If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@waikikiaquarium.org