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Indiana Dunes National Park is hosting a park clean-up for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at West Beach. Join park staff, Mermaid Straw, and REI for a day of stewardship focused around reducing single-use plastic waste. This event is an extension of Trash Trekkers, a drop-in trash collection program in the park.
The event will kick off at West Beach at 9:00 am, where volunteers will sign in and pick up supplies, though visitors may participate any time before noon. This event is family-friendly and will feature “live,” professional mermaids available for meet and greets. Each volunteer will receive a fee-free coupon that grants single-day entry into federal public lands.
In the spirit of the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottles. Trash bags and other safety gear will be provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for the beach and trails.
West Beach is located at 376 North County Line Road in Portage. For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park, call 219-395-1882 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/indu and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
Last updated: September 4, 2019