Volunteer to pick up beach debris for Earth Day in Broward

Pull out your favorite flip flops. If you're interested in volunteering to protect the ocean from plastic discards and other marine litter, some events in Broward include pick-up projects at the beach. 

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Here are some opportunities to celebrate Earth Day, including cleaning up beaches. 

Fort Lauderdale

8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, and other second Saturdays you can participate in beach litter pick-up. Parking is free for volunteers, 300 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33304, register online.

Dania Beach 

Dania Beach is offering a beach litter pick-up event 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, at Ocean Park Beach,  Dania Beach Pier, 300 N. Beach Road, Dania. Volunteers receive free parking, T-shirts, and refreshments. 

Entertainment is included in the festivities. 

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Other Earth Day events

Hollywood

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Marine Environmental Education (MEEC), 4414 N. Surf Road, Hollywood 33019.  The event includes games, food trucks and DJ entertainment. The event is free. Free parking for the event is offered at North Beach Park, 3601 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood 33019.