Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup at Platte River Point amidst Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as we work together to protect our Great Lakes from plastic pollution in celebration of Earth Month! 🌊
Every year 22+ million pounds of plastic pollution enters our Great Lakes, with an estimated 11 million of that ending up in Lake Michigan. Woah.
With thousands upon thousands of visitors to Platte River and Platte Point each summer, many of whom indulge in on the water fiesta, the plastic pollution amidst the park is in desperate need of attention!
That’s why we need your help! Let’s work together to help protect our beautiful freshwater ecosystem!
As the main artery amidst the lakeshore, Platte River is home to a beautiful, fragile ecosystem – inhabited by various fish species, birds, turtles, and mammals. Plastic pollution is a threat to that vital ecosystem. Every item that winds up amidst that beautiful River is bound for the big lake and beyond.
See you Saturday, April 27th for an inspiring morning of action in the Park.
WHAT TO KNOW:
Our goal is to cleanup the lakeshore while having fun!
Everyone & anyone is welcome!
All cleanup materials will be provided.
All trash we collect will be weighed, counted and categorized with the help of volunteers for Great Lakes plastic pollution research & advocacy efforts.
WHAT TO BRING:
A SBD National Park Pass or bring a couple bucks to support Lake Township for parking at Platte Point Beach
A buddy! Anything is always so much more swell with a friend in tow!
A reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated with provided water refills without the single-use plastic! 🌎
WHERE TO MEET:
The end of Lake Michigan Road, at the Platte River Beach Parking Lot on the right hand side.
Arrive by 10:00am to hear from Hannah of The Cleanup Club!
BONUS:
All participants will receive a coupon for 20% off to Shop Online or In Store at Sleeping Bear Surf!
Want to participate but can’t make it? Share a photo of your backyard cleanup with the hashtag #sbsurfspringclean and they’ll send you the discount code!
MEET YOUR EVENT HOSTS:
The Cleanup Club is a Michigan based 501c3 nonprofit founded by environmental activist & artist, Hannah Tizedes, dedicated to protecting our communities & Great Lakes from plastic pollution while having fun through cleanups & creativity!
Sleeping Bear Surf — established in 2004 — is Michigan’s first full-service surf shop, built upon a love for the lake and the joy of riding waves! The shop is nestled in the village of Empire in the heart of the sandy shorelines of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit them for adventure rentals, community events, surf lessons, retail & lots more!
We hope to see you there! 😊