For a decade, the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup has united New Brunswickers in a shared mission: to protect the stunning Bay of Fundy—the heart of our coastal identity—from marine debris. Together, we’ve safeguarded these wild shorelines, home to the world’s highest tides and countless species of coastal wildlife.
This milestone year, we invite you to join us in celebrating and continuing this important work. On September 13 and 27, 2025, Nature Trust-led and partner-led cleanups will bring passionate volunteers to some of the Bay’s most breathtaking and remote spaces.
Let’s honor 10 years of collective care by coming together to protect the places that connect us all.
Team, Trash, and Terry Fox!
When the pandemic paused Terry Fox Runs in 2020, Carl Duivenvoorden turned his admiration for Terry into action—launching an annual beach cleanup in his honour. Since then, the effort has grown every year, tackling more trash, raising more funds, and building a stronger team.
On September 13, Carl and friends will return to Frye Island for the 6th annual Terry Fox Beach Cleanup—to Finish It!
You can support cancer research in Terry’s name and help create healthier oceans by making a donation today. Every contribution fuels the fight against cancer and keeps our shorelines cleaner for all.
Donate now and join the legacy: Carl Duivenvoorden | Terry Fox Run
Lead your own cleanup
Lead your own cleanup anytime between July 1 to September 30, and make it count towards the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup by using the Clean Swell app (directions below). Email us to register your group today!
Good for the environment, good for you!
Because independent cleanups help make our Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup even more impactful, we wanted to add a little extra incentive for you to make them happen. Every independent cleanup you are involved in enters you into a draw for a prize pack — and helps protect New Brunswick’s lands and waters, because it all leads back to the ocean.
Every time you register a cleanup, you get entered into a draw for a cool prize package. Participate in one clean up? Get one ballot entered in the draw. Participate in 10 cleanups? Get 10 ballots!
This year’s prize pack is valued at over $250 and features prizes like:
🎟️ 2 Adult Gift Certificates from Jolly Breeze Whale Watching Adventures
🦭 Breakfast with the Seals Adventure for 2 or 4 people at 50% off from InStep Adventure
☕ Saltwinds Ocean Air Coffee
🌊 GFCC branded canvas bag
👜 Topsail Canvas pouch
😎 Nature Trust buff x 2
How to enter: Email our engagement team to register your team by sending us your name and email and the names and emails of all of your team members, the location you’ll be cleaning up, and the name of your cleanup as registered in the Clean Swell App. Make sure you use the app to log the litter and debris you collect and fill out the post-event survey, and that’s it!
Download this information guide on how to lead your own cleanup:
Collect information about the litter you find by using the Clean Swell® app!
It’s an easy and accurate way to count, weigh, and submit your cleanup data in real time and see it appear on the TIDES map of cleanups happening around the world!
It’s simple!
Choose the site and date of your cleanup. We are happy to suggest a nature preserve in your area!
Register your cleanup with the Nature Trust, by submitting this form.
If you’re planning a cleanup on a Nature Trust nature preserve, please fill out our volunteer waiver and submit to engage@ntnb.org before your event.
*Nature Trust Nature Preserves are undeveloped and there are a variety of hazards and risks associated with accessing preserves. While select nature preserves are open for public access, visitors must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety and are to use the land at their own risk.
Download the Clean Swell® app from the App Store or Google Play. You can also download a simple How-To-Use Clean Swell® poster here or reach out to us directly for help.
Have your cleanup and use the Clean Swell® app to submit your data directly to the TIDES database! You’ll be able to see the results of your cleanup and others around the globe right away.
Want more info? Watch this short tutorial by the Ocean Conservancy to learn how the app works.
Share your photos for a chance to win!
We want to see your best cleanup photos! Did you see something interesting? Did you take a great group shot? What about those amazing views? Share your best cleanup photos for a chance to win a Nature Trust prize pack!
To enter the contest:
Take a photo and post it on Facebook or Instagram
Tag the Nature Trust (@NatureTrustNB) and use the hashtag #GFCC2025
Photos must also be submitted by emailing engage@ntnb.org
Photos must be shared by Sept 30 to be considered.
The winner will be announced in October.
This year’s prize pack is valued at over $150 and features prizes like:
👜 Topsail Canvas pouch
🍺 $50 Saint Andrews Brewing Co. gift card
🌊 GFCC branded canvas bag
😎 Nature Trust buff x 2
🍺Trailway Brewing Co. Swag and Beer
Good luck and have fun!
If you would like to learn more about the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup, please contact our Engagement team at engage@ntnb.org or by calling (506) 457-2398.
Check out our new video in honor of a decade of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup!
In this milestone video, hear from Colleen Lang, Laurie Campbell, Charly and Laura Bonga, Jane and Eric Hadley, and Bethany Pohl, long-time members of the Nature Trust community of supporters as they share their Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup stories and why this work matters—for the Bay, for wildlife, and for future generations.
Check out the video of our past successful cleanups!
The success of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup is not possible without the hard-work and dedication from our incredible volunteers, supporters and partners. The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is here to support your cleanup efforts each year!
We are working together to restore our coastal ecosystems for plants, wildlife, and future generations.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY PARTNERS, SPONSORS, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE ANNUAL GREAT FUNDY COASTAL CLEANUP!
We also thank the Sir James Dunn Foundation for their generous support of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup.
PAST CLEANUP RESULTS
