DELEON SPRINGS -- Environmental enthusiasts are invited to make plans to participate in the fourth annual DeLeon Springs Cleanup from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. Participants should meet at the entrance to the DeLeon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd., and will be assigned an area to pick up trash.
Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, and business and individual volunteers are encouraged to help clean up the springs by removing trash and debris. According to coordinators of the event, this area is known for having items illegally discarded so safety is of utmost priority.
The cleanup is sponsored by Volusia County Environmental Management and is being supported by the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties with volunteer recruitment, and Emerald Waste as a sponsor.
Participants are encouraged to bring water and wear sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, work gloves and comfortable clothing. Participants can bring a towel and bathing suit to change into and enjoy the rest of the day at the spring. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, please contact Will Hobson at (386) 736-5927 ext. 5823 or visit www.volusia.org/cleanup.