International Coastal Cleanup Day is on Saturday, Sept. 21. To mark the day, Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) will lead three cleanups at three local wilderness parks and preserves. Volunteers are asked to join TPF from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, or from 8 to 10 a.m. at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park or Reddie Point Preserve to help clean up litter from the shoreline and the parks.

Volunteers should meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Caroline National Memorial at 12713 Fort Caroline Road from 9-11 a.m., at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at 500 Wonderwood Drive from 8-10 a.m., or at the pavilion by the pier at Reddie Point Preserve at 4499 Yachtsman Way from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Those helping at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park should let the gate attendant know they are there for the TPF International Coastal Cleanup volunteer event to receive free admission to the park.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes they do not mind getting dirty. Please bring work gloves, if available, and a reusable water bottle. TPF will have additional gloves, trash bags and supplies and will also provide additional water to refill bottles as well as snacks.

Participants of all ages are welcome. Those under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, and a parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany youth under 16 years. Waivers can be found at  https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours.

International Coastal Cleanup Day was created to raise awareness of water pollution and its impact on the planet. For more information about the event, contact TPF at [email protected] or call (904) 374-1107.