Volunteers needed at St. Johns River clean up Saturday
Volunteers clean up Jacksonville's riverbanks on Saturday. (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Timucuan Parks Foundation is hosting a St. Johns River clean-up at four parks Saturday, March 18.
Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and debris.
The locations and times include:
Reddie Point Preserve from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Castaway Island Preserve from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Ft. Caroline National Memorial from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
The cleanups are part of the 27th Annual St Johns River Celebration hosted by the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful.
All volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. Work gloves, trash bags, and other supplies will be provided onsite by the City and Timucuan Parks Foundation will provide snacks and water.
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