Who is ready for the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup?
Come join us for the 40th Annual International Coastal Cleanup!
With our passion for protecting the planet and our local waterways, Keep Charlotte Beautiful and our partners, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation and Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership, are proud to pledge our support and participate in the global movement by organizing a Coastal Cleanup on Charlotte County’s shorelines.
Where: Beaches, canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the county
Please note! Approximately 80% of litter that is on our roads, ends up in our waterways. Please consider other areas for cleanup than just our beaches! Roadways near canals are great places to start!
When: Our official date will be September 20th or choose a date your friends and family prefer!
Time: On September 20th from 8 am to 11 am.
Who: Anyone who can pick up litter or help beautify or community!
Fee: This is a free community event open to everyone!.
The first 700 to register will get a free t-shirt!
Signup at
https://keepcharlottebeautiful.org/news-events/coastal-cleanup.html
Sponsorships available-$100 gets your logo on the back of the shirt. Logos due by August 1st.
The fine details!
KCB will provide safety and collection supplies for your cleanup. The supply pickup is TBA. Your group lead will pick up the supplies. Email
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These locations are open for anyone to join!
Please pick one or all!
September 15th
Cedar Point Environmental Park - 8:30 - 11:30 (Volunteer open house and cleanup) 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224
September 20th
Ponce Park with Punta Gorda Boat Club- Meet at the pavilion-9:00 - noon 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Englewood Beach - 8:00-11:00 - Meet at the pavilion near the playground. Stay tuned for more details!!!
September 27th
Centennial Fishing Pier Kayak Cleanup! - 8:00-12:00 14021 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946
October 11th
Babcock Ranch - 8:00am - 12:00pm - Meeting at the Babcock Ranch Field House Parking Lot 43281 Cypress Parkway, Punta Gorda (Babcock Ranch) 33982 Refreshments provided!
Link to signup!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAAC22A4F9C61-community1
October25th
Downtown Bait & Tackle (Boats and Walkers) - 8:30 - 11:30 120 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Lunch and Raffles after party!
November 10th
Cedar Point Environmental Park - 10:00 - 1:00 (Volunteer monthly meeting and cleanup) 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224
More places and dates will be added shortly!
Cleanup reports need to be turned in within one week of your cleanup. We can’t brag on what you did, if you don’t send in your reports. 😉
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