Earth Day Beach Cleanup at The Boardwalk Okaloosa Island

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island will host an Earth Day Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 13th from 8 to 10 am. This free family-friendly event will feature prizes for the most cigarette butts collected, a tag an eco-buddy photo contest, and information sessions provided by the Choctawhatchee Basic Alliance and Step One Auto all in a safe and fun beach-front environment.

Registration will begin at 8 am on the deck under The Crab Trap at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Please ensure that you do register for the cleanup as volunteers will be straying into the military land along the beachfront. All cleanup materials will be provided, including gloves, bags, and water for hydrating.

Please take a minute to follow the directions on the Boardwalk website at www.TheBoardwalkOI.com/beachcleanup. Volunteers are asked to print your forms to bring with you already signed to allow for an easier morning at the cleanup and pre-register (link on site) as it will allow organizers to make sure they have enough supplies (and breakfast!) for everyone attending.

The Crab Trap will provide complimentary breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice, and coffee after the cleanup to all volunteers.

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College is an organization committed to sustaining and providing optimum utilization of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed. Under the auspices of the NWF State College, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance provides opportunities for citizens, educators, and technical experts to promote the health of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed.