Post Reports The group diving for beer cans and baby doll heads
Oct 3, 2025
In a chilly Cape Cod pond, a quirky team known as Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage discovers joy while diving for trash. They unearth bizarre treasures like vintage beer bottles and countless baby doll heads. The group's origin stems from a love of swims and a desire to clean underwater messes. As they dive, the sense of flow—the joy of immersing in an activity—shapes their experience, blending teamwork, and environmental stewardship into laughter and community joy. Dive in to catch their uplifting adventure!
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How OLA G Got Started
- Susan Bauer began diving alone after noticing trash while swimming and used debris as underwater landmarks.
- She then recruited friends and the group name Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage stuck as they started organized cleanups.
Diving Creates Flow, Not Just Cleanups
- The activity isn't just environmental work; it induces a mental state called flow for participants.
- Flow immerses people so fully in a task that they become present and temporarily free from worries.
Rapid Growth Forced Organization
- The group rapidly expanded from five to 21 after tryouts and needed formal scheduling and scouting for safety.
- They now have organized roles like 'beach boss' and dive leaders to manage gear, check-ins, and safety.