Public Lands and Coastal Cleanups
Across the nation and the world, the end of September unites people to serve and care for our coasts and public lands.
Saturday, September 21, is International Coastal Cleanup Day and the following Saturday, September 28, is National Public Lands Day. That means a week full of fun events at Florida State Parks and the opportunity to celebrate public lands and make a difference for your community.
Many Florida State Parks are hosting events for International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day.
- Coastal cleanups include picking up trash along coastlines, as well as kayaking and boating to reach hard-to-get debris.
- Parks host a variety of National Public Lands Day events that commonly include invasive plant removal, building maintenance and litter cleanup.
International Coastal Cleanup Day was founded by the Ocean Conservancy in 1986. It serves to raise awareness about marine litter and involves communities coming together to collect and document trash along coastlines.
Established in 1994 and held every year on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is America’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
Parks, preserves and recreation areas aren’t the only ones that benefit from these events. A day in your favorite park can benefit your concentration, creativity and sleep quality while lowering stress and anxiety. Tackling a project like removing invasive plants or painting a ranger station with friends and family can strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.
Find a Public Lands or Coastal Cleanup Celebration Near You
