Families Volunteer Together for Tigertail Beach Cleanup

Without seasonal residents and students in school, the summer Tigertail Beach cleanup, hosted by Friends of Tigertail, often has less attendance than other cleanups. However, 26 participants presented for the July 6 event, and the core group was comprised of families working together to clean the beach after the holiday festivities. James Hanrahan, the interim Director of Collier County Parks and Recreation brought his wife and three children, joined by Ozzy Sanchez, the Collier County crew leader for north Collier beaches. Vacationing in our area, the Honeycutt family from the east coast of Florida pitched in. The Richett/Kinter, Dougherty, and Cleary families also participated. Together with other volunteers, 64 pounds of trash were collected, comprising two full large bags of cans and bottles, three garbage bags of miscellaneous debris, and separate heavy construction items. Many volunteers noted that the beach was surprisingly clean after the holiday, and ranger Erik Hansen reported that county workers had combed the beach the previous day to initiate the post-Independence Day cleanup.

Friends of Tigertail appreciate the wonderful volunteers who help keep the park and beach clean for all to enjoy. The next event will be on Saturday, September 21, part of the International Coastal Cleanup, a worldwide effort to clean coastal areas and compile a list of types of trash collected. For information about this and other Friends of Tigertail events visit them on their Facebook page or their website at www.FriendsofTigertail.com.