Crystal Beach Clean Up Needs Volunteers

It's that time of year again when the community comes together to clean up one of North Pinellas' treasures.

The second annual Crystal Beach Wildlife Preserve Clean-Up will take place on Saturday May 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

The clean-up event, organized by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, focuses on the beach's preserve which spans 32 acres. The area is designated as a wildlife preserve, to conserve the prevalent mangroves. The land is home to many important Florida species, including the protected gopher tortoise.

Volunteers are needed for the clean-up effort. For more information and to register for the event, e-mail Lauren Dellert, the Supervisor of Education for Clearwater Marine Aquarium at ldellert@cmaquarium.org.

For more information check out Keep Pinellas Beautiful.