Turn an Ordinary Walk into a Meaningful Cleanup Manny Rionda TEDx Key Biscayne
Fill A Bag
FillABag was started in 2018 with a small grant from the Miami Foundation by three like-minded friends in Key Biscayne.
The concept is to turn simple daily beach walks into meaningful cleanup experiences, picking up plastic and trash, using buckets that we provide at Fill A Bag Stations.
We are proud to be part of a growing movement of eco-minded awareness and action. Help us spread the word.
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It`s World Sea Turtle Day! Please...
* fill your beach holes.
* remove debris and litter.
* turn off lights.
* never interfere.
Thanks!
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*All sea turtle activities in Miami Dade conducted by authorized personnel under FWC MTP-25-150*
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#WorldSeaTurtleDay #FillABag #SeaTurtles #keybiscayne
We had a blast teaming up and building community with the @consuelo.foundation on a beautiful Key Biscayne morning at the Cape Florida Lighthouse.
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Thank you to the 25 volunteers who removed 110 pounds of marine debris and litter from the fragile dunes and shoreline, helping protect this sea turtle nesting habitat.
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#BeachCleanup #FILLABAG #KeyBiscayne #Service #keybiscayne
We loved celebrating Earth Day with our pals from Coconut Grove Elementary School at one of our favorite spots!
Huge thanks to Ms. Arsham and Ms. Koski for keeping this impactful tradition alive, bringing together a new crew of eco-warriors year after year for 5+ years and counting. Can`t wait for next year!
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#fillabag #coconutgroveelementary #beachcleanup #earthday #kidsserve
Register today for our community cleanup on APRIL 11 at 10AM as we take on the streets of Key Biscayne. Registration link in Bio or at volunteercleanup.org. This is an ALL AGES event.
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We`ve identified some gnarly HOT SPOTS around the island. Come by golf cart or by foot and we will point you in the trashiest direction!
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Meet up at Paradise Park at 10am sharp. Lunch and free cleanup kit included for all volunteers. Service hours available for high schoolers, just in time for end of year report cards. And there will be prizes!
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Questions? DM @fillabag
See you out there!
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#keybiscayne #community #cleanup #fillabag #villageofkeybiscayne
Well, it took a minute from the day she reached out in 2024, but thanks to Jess`s perseverance and the support of Miami-Dade County Parks, Virginia Key`s #dogbeach finally has a FILLABAG station! This one is extra special; dedicated to Phife, Jess`s sweet dog, who loved his beach.
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So, next time you swing through Hobie to walk your pup, launch from the @ridepadl_hobiesailclub, or just take in spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, grab a bucket and turn an ordinary walk into a meaningful cleanup.
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Want to collaborate and activate a FILLABAG station in YOUR community? Do you have a favorite park, shoreline, or beach that needs a little love? Please give us a shout, let`s make it happen. Oh, and it`s free!
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FILLABAG Station #81 #fillabag #keybiscayne #padl beachcleanup
Thank you @seabirdstation for reminding us that #lovewins!
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Care to donate or volunteer? Drop us a DM or link in bio.
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#romeotheheron #wildliferescue #birdsofinstagram #keybiscayne
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📸 @seabirdstation
🎥 @chicoandthemanny
Thanks to a growing community of change makers, 2025 was another unforgettable year (our 8th!) for FillABag!
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2025 TOTALS:
Organized 32 events
Engaged 981 volunteers
Removed 8,357 lbs. of litter and debris
Activated 12 new FillABag stations around the globe.
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See you out there in 2026, with love and gratitude!
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#thankyou #beachcleanup #keybiscayne #fillabag community
Meet Caroline — a dedicated Eagle Scout candidate who just activated two new FillABag stations in her hometown of Virginia Beach.
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Caroline first discovered FillABag while visiting her grandmother in South Carolina. Inspired by the idea, and at her grandma`s suggestion, she decided to make it the focus of her Eagle Scout project. After researching, Caroline reached out, learned about our "DIY - Do It Yourself" program, got to work, brought FillABag to her community — and the impact is already being felt.
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She placed her stations at 63rd Street and 77th Street, locations recommended by local lifeguards as high-traffic areas needing extra love. Now, anyone walking by can grab a bucket, collect a little trash, turn an ordinary walk into a meaningful cleanup, and help keep the shoreline beautiful.
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Caroline credits her family, friends, scout troop, and the city for helping bring her vision to life. When she’s not making her community cleaner, she loves art, science and engineering, athletics, and spending time outdoors walking, running, or hiking.
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Her message to all of us?
“Small actions truly add up. Anyone can make a difference, one bucket at a time.”
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Join us in celebrating Caroline and the growing FillABag movement in Virginia Beach! #FillABag #CommunityHero #VirginiaBeach #EagleScoutProject #eaglescout #LeaveItBetter #beach #cleanup
Let`s continue to empower future eco warriors like Jack!! Please support FillABag during Give Miami Day 2025; donor link in bio is live today through November 20.
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We were stoked to see a couple of pics his dad shared the day after Jack helped activate a #fillabag station last week. With new gloves in hand, and a newly found #finditfillit box, Jack decided to recruit some pals and turn an ordinary trip to the playground, into a meaningful cleanup!!
#givemiamiday2025 #fillabag #beachcleanup #keybiscayne #diy #miamifoundation #kbcf #givemiamiday #keybiscaynecommunityfoundation
You know our love will not fade away!
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Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Crew & Co.
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#bearcut #paddlecleanup #keybiscayne #fillabag #kbcf #find #miamidadeparks #citizenscience #miamiecoadventures #sunofabeach#mangrovecleanup #mangrovesasquatch #wildlifeencounters #herons #osprey #birdsofinstagram #padl #surfyaku #diversparadise
Loving our living shorelines on #WorldMangroveDay.
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#paddlecleanup #padl #billbaggsstatepark #mangrovecleanup #keybiscayne #mangrove #friendsofcapeflorida #livingshoreline #fillabag #fillabagkb #greenriver #yaku #credenceclearwaterrevival #greenriver #yaku #credenceclearwaterrevival #floridastateparks #florida #surfyaku
Spotted this tiny Loggerhead #hatchling during a #sunrise beach cleanup at Bill Baggs State Park today...#resilient and #determined!
This first crawl is not only cute, it`s crucial; part of natal homing, when hatchlings imprint on the Earth’s magnetic field enabling them to return 20–30 years later to the very same beach to nest. NATURE ROCKS!
This process, known as geomagnetic imprinting, is why it`s so important to never interfere—just cheer them on from a distance and let nature do its thing.
See you out there!
#Loggerhead #SeaTurtle #NatalHoming #SunriseCleanup #LetThemBe #TurtleImprint #BeachWildlife #RespectNature #ConservationInAction #fillabag #wildlifeencounters #keybiscayne #earth
