🌊 Join the POP for the Carolina Beach State Park Cleanup

🌿 What: A community-powered cleanup of the Lily Pond area in Carolina Beach State Park — a short, meaningful 3-hour event.
📅 When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
📍 Where: 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

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### Why you should join:

• Make a real impact — fast. Just a few hours of your time will make a difference in the health of our coast and local wetlands.
• Support our mission: Every bit of trash you pick up helps keep our oceans, wildlife, and local environment cleaner and safer — and aligns with Plastic Ocean Project’s vision for a healthier planet.
• Community & connection: Meet like-minded environmental supporters, fellow residents, and passionate changemakers. It’s a chance to connect with people who care and make new friends while doing good.
• Open to all: Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or a first-timer — everyone is welcome. Stay for 30 min or the full 3 hours.

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### What to bring (and what we provide):

• Wear comfortable clothes + shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Bring a reusable water bottle (helping us avoid single-use plastics!)
• We’ll supply trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and guidance — just show up with your good energy!

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### 💚 Be part of the solution:

Every bit of litter removed becomes a victory for ocean health. Together, we can turn a small effort into a big change. Grab a friend, join us on December 13, and help restore Carolina Beach — one piece of trash at a time.

Volunteer sign-up is easy. Click here, show up, and become part of something bigger.