The FWC, Audubon Florida, Keep PCB Beautiful, and Panama City Beach Turtle Watch are teaming up with Springhill Suites, Hampton Inn, and Bikini Beach Resort to host a beach clean-up event in preparation for shorebird and sea turtle nesting seasons! Join us on Leap Day, Feb. 29th, 2020, as we gather to clean up litter and debris that could pose risks to shorebirds and sea turtles. We will have educational tables, so come ready with any questions for our biologists! After the cleanup, join us at 12:30pm at the Springhill Suites for a BBQ (for purchase) and live entertainment by the Band Maze (free!) 

When: Saturday, Feb. 29th

             Cleanup: 10am - 12pm CST

              BBQ: 12:30pm CST 

Where: Panama City Beach, FL

             Cleanup: Check-in locations are at the SpringHill Suites (12513 Front Beach Rd), Hampton Inn (15505 Front Beach Rd.), or Bikini Beach Resort (11001 Front Beach Rd.)

                              At check in you will receive your trash bag, a tshirt, 20% off coupon to Jelly's @ SpringHill Suites, and a $10 Dave & Buster's power card

             BBQ: SpringHill Suites (12513 Front Beach Rd)

                        Live music from the Band Maze starting at 1pm 

                        Raffle with all proceeds benefiting Bay County Schools Art Program, drawings @ 3pm - must be present to win! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10

Why: Litter and debris can pose risks to wildlife such as the shorebirds and sea turtles that utilize our beaches every year to nest. Ingestion and entanglement are two of the biggest threats. 

What to Bring: sunscreen, hat, water, etc. Some find it easier to collect litter in a 5-gallon bucket - feel free to bring your own! 

                        We will supply trash bags, gloves,and a limited number of trash grabbers. 

Minors: Minors under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. 

Questions?

Emily Hardin, FWC Volunteer Program Biologist 

emily.hardin@myfwc.com

850-508-8557