In celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day, September 15, and National Public Lands Day, September 22, we hosted 113 statewide volunteer events — resulting in the collection of more than 13,700 pounds of litter.

Thank You to all our Volunteers!

Alafia River State Park

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Hillsborough River State Park

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Alafia River State Park

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Bahia Honda State Park

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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Blackwater River State Park

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Blackwater River State Park

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Blackwater River State Park

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Cedar Key Museum State Park

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Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

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Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

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Collier-Seminole State Park

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Crystal River Preserve State Park

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Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

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Florida Caverns State Park

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Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

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Grayton Beach State Park

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Highlands Hammock State Park

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Highlands Hammock State Park

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Nearly 4,000 volunteers participated in events in state parks throughout the state in celebration of these two days of service. There were beach and trail cleanups, invasive plant removals, native plantings, and informational sessions. In all, volunteers collected more than 13,700 pounds of liter and donated 16,239 hours valued at $360,780.

Big Talbot Island State Park

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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park

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Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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Hontoon Island State Park

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Lake Manatee State Park

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Hontoon Island State Park

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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Koreshan State Park

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Lake Manatee State Park

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Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

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Long Key State Park

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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

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Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway

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North Peninsula State Park

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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

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Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Manatee Springs State Park

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Volunteers are critical to the mission of DEP’s Florida Park Service, often working side-by-side with staff to engage with the community, conduct stewardship projects and help maintain natural areas. More than 14,400 state park volunteers and 80 Friends groups, or citizen support organizations contribute over 1.2 million hours of service annually.

Oleta River State Park

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Oleta River State Park

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Oscar Scherer State Park

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Oscar Scherer State Park

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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

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Ravine Gardens State Park

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Ravine Gardens State Park

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Seabranch Preserve State Park

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Seabranch Preserve State Park

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Sebastian Inlet State Park

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Silver Springs State Park

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Silver Springs State Park

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St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

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St. Andrews State Park

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Stump Pass Beach State Park

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T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

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The Barnacle Historic State Park

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The Barnacle Historic State Park

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Three Rivers State Park

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Started by the Ocean Conservancy more than 30 years ago, International Coastal Cleanup Day pulls together more than 100 countries to participate in the function each year. The National Environmental Education Foundation has coordinated National Public Lands Day for 25 years, encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to participate in festivities, provide assistance with trail maintenance and native plantings, collect litter from coastal areas, and give back to their favorite natural places.