September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading three cleanups for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. Come out and help us clean up the shoreline and remove litter from the parks and preserves from 8-10 a.m. or 9-11 a.m.
- Fort Caroline National Memorial (12713 Fort Caroline Rd.) – 9:00-11:00 AM
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (500 Wonderwood Dr.) – NOTE EARLIER TIME OF 8:00-10:00 AM
- Reddie Point Preserve (4499 Yachtsman Way) – NOTE EARLIER TIME OF 8:00-10:00 AM
You should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Please bring work gloves if you have them and a reusable water bottle. TPF will have additional gloves, trash bags and supplies and will also provide additional water to refill bottles as well as snacks.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but those under eighteen must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. A parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany children under sixteen. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours. Waivers can be found at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/ or contact TPF at [email protected].
International Coastal Cleanup Day was created to raise awareness of growing pollution in the waterways and its impact on the planet.