International Coastal Cleanup “The Big Day”

When:
September 21, 2019 all-day
2019-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
2019-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
Various Rhode Island Shorelines
Contact:
July Lewis
4012723540

Saturday, September 21st is the “big day” for International Coastal Cleanup. We will be hosting cleanups throughout the state. Below is the list and link to each cleanup.

Charlestown Breachway, 9-11 AM
Blue Shutters Beach, 10 AM-12 PM
Stillhouse Cove, 8:30-10:30 AM
East Greenwich Boat Launch, 9-11 AM
Sabin Point Park, 10 AM-12 PM
Little Compton Town Shoreline, 9 AM-12 PM
Second Beach, 10 AM-12 PM
Third Beach, 10 AM-12 PM
Narragansett Town Beach, 9-12 PM
Aunt Carrie’s Beach, 10 AM-12 PM
South Ferry Beach, 9-10:30 AM
Easton’s Beach, 12-2 PM
Compass Rose Beach, 9-11 AM
Rome Point, 10 AM-12 PM
North Kingstown Town Beach, 10 AM-12 PM
Sandy Point Beach, 9-11 AM
Collier Point Park, 8-10 AM
Fields Point, 10 AM-12 PM
Prudence Island Cleanup, 8 AM-12 PM
Conimicut Point, 10 AM-12 PM
Goddard Park, 8-10 AM
Oakland Beach, 10 AM- 12 PM
Salter Grove, 10 AM- 12 PM
Weekapaug Breachway, 9-11 AM
Westerly & Charlestown shore with RIMS, 8 AM-12 PM

WHAT TO WEAR

  • Dress for the weather! Remember it is often cooler and windier at the shore.
  • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
  • Closed-toed shoes are required.
  • Bring work gloves! We will have disposable gloves as well.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A bottle of water (we recommend reusable!) and any snacks you might want.
  • Our waiver, completed and signed: Volunteer Waiver Release Form. Completing this form in advance saves time during check in, but we will also have plenty of copies there if you have trouble printing. IF UNDER 18 parent or guardian MUST sign waiver.
  • If you have your own trash grabbers, bring them along!

WHO CAN JOIN

  • Anyone! Volunteers under 16 must participate with an adult, and adults must supervise their children during the cleanup.
  • All volunteers must be able to do some light to moderate bending and lifting.
  • Volunteers must have their own transportation to the event.

MORE INFO:

  • See our sheet for safety tips and more ICC info here.
  • Need documentation of your volunteer hours? Just ask your cleanup leader at the event. We will have service letters on hand to complete for you.