Welcome to Beach Junki
Protecting Sea Turtles. Promoting Clean Oceans. Inspiring Action.
At Beach Junki, we are passionate about preserving our oceans and protecting the incredible creatures that call them home. From rescuing sea turtles to organizing community beach cleanups, we’re on a mission to create a cleaner, healthier world for future generations.
Who We Are
Beach Junki is a nonprofit organization fueled by a love for the ocean and a commitment to conservation. Through education, action, and community collaboration, we empower individuals to make a difference in protecting marine life and coastal ecosystems.
What We Do
🎨 Washed Up Initiative
Transforming trash into art, we raise awareness about ocean pollution and inspire action to protect our environment.
🎉 Sea Turtle Festival
Our annual festival celebrates marine conservation with live music, food, local vendors, and educational activities that bring the community together.
🌱 Beach Toy Borrow Box
Reducing plastic waste, one reusable toy at a time. This program keeps our beaches clean and safe for marine life.
🌊 Sea Turtle Conservation
We are committed to sea turtle conservation through community-driven efforts like beach cleanups and public events that highlight the importance of protecting marine life.
Join Us
Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you play a vital role in our mission. Together, we can save sea turtles, reduce ocean pollution, and build a sustainable future for our planet.
Explore. Get Inspired. Take Action.
Washed Up Project
Our Washed Up Initiatives are designed to combine creativity, community engagement, and environmental stewardship to keep our beaches clean, our oceans healthy, and our wildlife safe. These programs not only address pollution but also inspire others to take part in conserving our precious marine ecosystems.
Washed Up Art Pieces
🎨 We transform trash into treasure by creating stunning art installations made from marine debris collected during beach cleanups. These pieces serve as powerful visual reminders of the impact of pollution and the importance of protecting marine life from the dangers of discarded plastics and other waste. By turning waste into art, we encourage creative solutions to environmental problems and spark conversations about ocean conservation.
Beach Toy Borrow Box
🌱 Our Beach Toy Box program encourages sustainability and responsible recreation. Visitors can borrow and return toys, reducing the number of single-use plastics left behind. This simple initiative helps minimize the environmental footprint of beachgoers while creating a culture of care for our coastlines. Every toy returned is one less item that could potentially harm sea turtles, shorebirds, or other marine animals.
Beach Clean Up Buckets
🌊 We provide cleanup buckets at designated beach locations to empower everyone to be part of the solution. Whether you’re taking a walk or enjoying a family day at the shore, these buckets make it easy to collect litter and protect marine life from harmful debris. Even small actions, like picking up a piece of trash, contribute to the larger goal of preserving ocean habitats and maintaining the health of coastal ecosystems.
Amelia Sea Turtle
Amelia the Sea Turtle, a stunning educational art piece crafted from marine debris. This unique sculpture raises awareness about the growing threat of ocean pollution and its devastating impact on sea turtles. Every piece of debris incorporated into Amelia symbolizes the harmful waste that washes up on our shores, entangles sea turtles, and pollutes our oceans.
Amelia Sea Turtle was created by local artist, Sandra Baker-Hinton, who used washed up sunglasses, bottle caps and plastic pieces to construct the recognizable artwork. Amelia Sea Turtle is currently displayed at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
You Dig it, You Fill it!
Digging holes on the beach might seem like harmless fun, but it can pose serious risks to both humans and wildlife:
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🐢 Sea Turtles: Nesting turtles and hatchlings can fall into holes and become trapped, unable to make their way to the ocean.
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🚶♂️ Beachgoers: Unfilled holes create hazards for people walking or running along the shore, especially at night.
Digging Deep is Dangerous was created by Jennifer Clayton and is displayed at Main Beach in Fernandina next to the Beach Toy Borrow Box. Jenn enjoys spending her time creating art from upcycled gift cards. Check out her social media @JupitaDesigns.
Chamber member since 2023
