JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Timucuan Parks Foundation is asking volunteers to join them for an MLK Day of Service cleanup on Monday, Jan. 15 at Blue Cypress Park at 4012 University Blvd. N. in Arlington.
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The shoreline cleanup will begin at 8 a.m. with volunteers meeting at the fishing pier to help with park beautification and litter removal until 11 a.m. MLK Day of Service is a nationwide observance celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. They will be working under the boardwalk and along the shoreline. It will be low tide but could be mucky. Please bring insect repellent and a reusable water bottle that can be carried either via a clip or backpack, so hands are free to clean up. TPF will provide gloves and trash bags as well as snacks and water to refill bottles.
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Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or youth leader. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours. To receive a waiver or for more information, visit https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/.
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