The Great American Cleanup takes place on the third Saturday in April. This event gives community groups the opportunity to show pride and encourages volunteerism by cleaning and beautifying parks, neighborhoods and shorelines.

The International Coastal Cleanup takes place on the third Saturday in September. In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy, this event encourages volunteers to pick up and track the types of litter that are found along beaches, in rivers and around lakes. This information is used to promote stricter marine conservation efforts.

During the 20th Annual International Coastal Cleanup we had more than 3,400 volunteers who cleaned up 28 sites and 105 miles throughout Hillsborough County and collected more than 64,525 pounds of trash.

Calendar of Events for 2008

August 27 Hyde Park Village Live Music Series

September 20 International Coastal Cleanup