Volunteer to help clean up Broward parks and beaches

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Author Patti Roth

Opportunities are offered for folks who want to pitch in with protecting and improving waterways, parks and other natural areas in South Florida.

Volunteers are appreciated for events that include picking up plastic litter along shorelines and reefs and enhancing landscaping in public parks. In addition to protecting the planet, your effort often racks up service hours, such as required service hours for high school students.

Either way, it's a fun worthwhile activity that offers exercise and outdoor socializing.

Often events require participants to register prior to the project. For some events equipment is provided. For others, provide your own.

It's always wise to

wear closed shoes instead of flip flops
supply your own water, hat, gloves, sunscreen & insect repellent

Events include

Family Eco-Action Volunteer Workday, occasional events, usually fourth or fifth Sundays, Secret Woods, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach 33312, 954-357-8884, free, pre-registration required
Eco-Action Workday usually 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. second Saturdays, Secret Woods, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach 33312, 954-357-8884, free, pre-registration required
Eco-Action events 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. first Saturdays October – May, Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063, 954-357-5198
Markham Park Butterfly Garden clean-ups, usually 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. second Saturdays, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868, phone for verification
Occasional events @ Long Key Natural Area, 3501 S.W. 130th Avenue, Davie 33330, 954-357-8797
Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep, occasional events, HUB, 300 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Las Olas & The Ocean, email jasexton@bellsouth.net
Litter Free Deerfield Beach — DIY cleanup equipment offered @ Pier Bait Shop. Use & return. For group events, email for information