Discover more coastal celebrations and programs at Earth Day 2024. First held in 1970 to bring awareness to environmental issues, Earth Day takes place annually on April 22.
Southern Shores is recognizing Earth Day during its annual cleanup event.
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The three-day cleanup will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Hillcrest Beach Access, where volunteers can collect their supplies. There will be a light brunch, gardening tips from a Master Gardener, and a free tree sapling from OBX Tree Doc. Attendees can also register for a chance to win prizes including tickets to a VusicOBX concert and dinner for two at Steamers.
Each day will have a different area of focus. Volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday are to focus on crossovers, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, the focus will be on parks. From 9 a.m. to noon Monday, the cleanup focus will be on marinas and courts.
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up online.
Southern Shores Civic Association, Chicahauk Property Owners Association, and the town of Southern Shores organized the event. The event is supported by Amy’s Candles, Dare County Extension Master Gardeners, Home Depot, OBX Tree Doc, Steamers, Surfrider, and VusicOBX.
