The nonprofit will be leading cleanups on Sept. 21 at three local parks
Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 3, 2024 – International Coastal Cleanup Day is on Saturday, Sept. 21. To mark the day, Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) will lead three cleanups at three local wilderness parks and preserves. Volunteers are asked to join TPF from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, or from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park or Reddie Point Preserve to help clean up litter from the shoreline and the parks.
Volunteers should meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Caroline National Memorial at 12713 Fort Caroline Road from 9:00-11:00 a.m., at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at 500 Wonderwood Drive from 8:00-10:00 a.m., or at the pavilion by the pier at Reddie Point Preserve at 4499 Yachtsman Way from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Those helping at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park should let the gate attendant know they are there for the TPF International Coastal Cleanup volunteer event to receive free admission to the park.
Helpers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes they do not mind getting dirty. Please bring work gloves, if available, 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.
Participants of all ages are welcome. Those under eighteen must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, and a parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany children under sixteen. Waivers can be found at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours.
International Coastal Cleanup Day was created to raise awareness of water pollution and its impact on the planet. For more information about the event, contact TPF at info@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.
About Timucuan Parks Foundation
The Timucuan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s natural areas through community engagement, education and enjoyment. The foundation originated in 1999 with the Preservation Project Jacksonville, Inc. to identify and assist in acquiring the most vulnerable and environmentally sensitive lands in Duval County. The acquisition of lands created the largest urban park system in the contiguous United States. The Timucuan Parks Foundation works with its park partners, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks and the City of Jacksonville, to promote environmental stewardship, the health benefits of the parks and preserves, and an appreciation for Jacksonville’s special outdoor spaces. For more information, visit timucuanparks.org or follow @timucuanparks.