Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup at the Platte River Mouth amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, at 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.
Let’s tackle the Point and stop the stream of rubbish before it enters Lake Michigan and scattered all about.
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 for Lake Township to park 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!
DO NOT BRING:
- Pets!
- We love our fluffy friends soooo much, but pets will NOT be allowed as the Piping Plovers are back for the summer at Platte River Point! Please keep your dog friends at home for this event!
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!
- 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! We are so very excited to host them for a cleanup amidst our backyard!
- Arrive by 10:00am to hear from Hannah of The Cleanup Club!
BONUS: All participants will receive a coupon for 20% off to Shop In Store at Sleeping Bear Surf!