Friends of A1A organizing two beach clean-ups

The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway is in need of volunteers for a beach clean-up on March 13th at Mickler’s Landing in St. Johns County and a second one on March 27 at Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park in Flagler County.

For the Mickler’s Landing clean-up in Ponte Vedra Beach, volunteers should meet in the parking lot. For the Mala Compra clean-up, volunteers should meet at Bings Landing County Park. Volunteers should look for the pink beach clean-up signs for the gathering location.

Both clean-ups are from 9 a.m. to noon and participants should wear sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and appropriate clothing. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, trash bags and equipment for trash pick-up. Bottled water will be available, said Wendy Thomson, project manager for the Friends of A1A.

All of the volunteers participating in Friends of A1A events are eligible for the “Give A Day, Get A Disney Day,” making them eligible for a free ticket at a Disney theme park of their choice.

The Friends coastal cleanup program is made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Management Program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway is a non-profit organization that protects, preserves, and enhances resources along the A1A National Scenic Byway. This citizen’s advocacy group partners with municipalities, governmental agencies and other civic groups to maintain and improve resources along the corridor.

Designated in 2002, the Byway is rich in history, nature, archeology, culture, scenery and recreation. The Friends of A1A’s efforts benefit residents and travelers alike by maintaining the identified intrinsic resources while allowing economic development.