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Earth Day Beach Clean Up

April 23, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Earth Day Beach Clean Up

The Earth Day Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at 6 host locations along the Emerald Coast: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, FWB; Norriego Point, Destin; Mattie Kelly Park & Joe’s Bayou, Destin; Henderson Beach State Park, Destin; The Crab Trap, Destin; and The Surf Hut, Miramar Beach.

The Earth Day Cleanup event starts at 8:00 am and runs until 11:00 am on Saturday, April 23rd. Free event t-shirts will be available at each host location for the Earth Day Cleanup event on a first come, first serve basis. Enjoy coastal cleanup activities and fun, including a prize for the most cigarette butts collected. Pre-registered cleanup participants will receive a complimentary pancake breakfast at select host locations.

PRE-REGISTER on Eventbrite at your choice location:

The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island:
https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

The Crab Trap, Destin/Henderson Beach:
https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

Surf Hut, Miramar Beach:
https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

Norriego Point:
https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

Joes Bayou/Mattie Kelly Park:
https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

What do you need to bring?
Help us conserve and reduce additional waste and B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Bucket), & cleanup equipment:
• Bucket or mesh bag for debris
• Reusable hand gloves or garden gloves (or trash pickers!)
• Reusable water bottle

Don’t forget to protect yourself with sunscreen and sunglasses!
Water dispenser and hand sanitizers will be available.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL OUT ONLINE WAIVER.
Click the link to register and sign the online waiver: https://bit.ly/2022EarthDayCleanup

A huge thank you to all who assist in the International Coastal Cleanup Week: Destin-Fort Walton Florida CVB • Visit South Walton • City of Destin • Ocean Conservancy • Florida State Parks • The Boardwalk • The Crab Trap • Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. • Florida Sea Grant • Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance • The Surf Hut • The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge • Emerald Coast Science Center • Step One Automotive • The Gulfarium • Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program • Divers Down Pollution Project • City of Destin • Okaloosa County • Destin Brewery • WM

Details

Date:
April 23, 2022
Time:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1326775854472679

Venue

Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
Okaloosa Island, FL 32548 United States + Google Map