EVENTS
It all began with a passion and deep love for the ocean, our beaches and the wildlife that inhabits it.
ALL
EVENTS.
Beach Cleanup &
Lunch and Learn
Saturday May 21st, 2022
9-11am
Beach Cleanup
9-11
10:30 Lunch and Learn
Topic: Coastal Bottlenose Dolphins and how they’re affected by trash in our local ocean
Speaker: Professor Dennis Kelly
11:00 Lunch~ Provided by Subway Lantern District
UPCOMING EVENTS.
May 21 2022 Ocean Mamas ~ Celebrating Ocean Moms
June 12 2022 World Oceans Day
July 17 2022 Plastic Free July
Aug 14 2022 Protect and Conserve Our Ocean
Sept 17 2022 International Coastal Cleanup
Oct 9 2022 Animals of The Abyss (Halloween Special)
Nov 13 2022 America Recycles Day -The 3 R’s and Beyond
Dec 4 2022 Make Your New Year's Pledge For 2023
TO DATE:
Total Weight In Pounds Of Trash
3261.02
Number of Participants Attended
2511
PAST EVENTS.
Hold a Successful Clean Up at Your Local Beach!
Decide what beach and other aquatic area (marshes, lakes, rivers, ponds) in your area that needs to be cleaned.
Safety first!
-Wear gloves to collect the debris
-Be careful with glass or other sharp objects
-Get help with anything heavy
Supplies to Bring
-Plenty of water
-Trash bags (Biodegradable)
-Hand sanitizer/ wipes
-Sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
-Insect repellent
-Shoes or sneakers that protect your feet
-Reusable gloves
-First Aid Kit
Remember!
-Don’t collect natural items like driftwood or seaweed.
-Stay out of dune areas
-Watch out for wildlife
-Avoid stepping on dune plants and beach grasses
And lastly, remember to have a good time! Take a moment to enjoy the waves and the fresh air. We are so lucky to live in a place with gorgeous beaches, a healthy ocean, and, most of all, with wonderful people.
Thank you so much for being part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you sometime soon!
Take pictures!
Tag us on Social Media @StandUpToTrash and use hashtag #StandUpToTrash #DontPassItUpPickItUp