BE GREEN,START CLEAN!




Gotta clean beach or park? We do, thanks to our volunteers. Come join us and make a difference! For any questions please e-mail us at info@sandsifters.org



     

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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Our beaches haven't been affected by the oil spill in the gulf.  However, that doesn't mean we will not have an issue. Even though the leak is currently contained we are still at risk for a shift and the oil to make contact with our beaches.  If you spot any tar balls on the beach please contact

PBC Emergency Operations Center: (561) 712-6400 or Department of Environmental Protection Hotline: (800) 320-0519. Also for current information on the oil spill for Palm Beach County see following link


http://www.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/DeepWaterHorizon/




  • National Public Lands Day is September 25 and is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2009, 150,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. Join the Sand Sifters on Saturday September 4, 2010 to participate early and help clean up our beaches at Oceanfront Park 8:00am to 10:30am for our cleanup.  For more cleanup dates click here.
  • With the oil spill in the gulf so many want to know what they can do to help if our beaches should be affected.  Because the oil is considered a bio-hazard material it should not be handled unless otherwise certified or trained to do so.  The best recourse is to report any sightings to the county and also to help clean up other litter that the oil can cling too. 
  • It's sea turtle season till October 31.  Please be mindful and do not disturb marked nests.  Also please refrain from digging holes because this may cause a problem for mother turtles who can fall into these holes and get injured or killed.  Digging holes may result in digging up a nest which is illegal(to handle eggs unless licensed) and harmful to the eggs.  Please give these little guys a chance and if you have to make sand castles please level them out before you leave the beach.
  • Want to learn how to surf?  Hula Surf School can teach you.  They have been teaching some of our volunteers at certain events.  For more information go to Hulasurfschool.com.
  • The Heat is on and that means our beaches are being used more and more litter is being left behind.  Please look around your area before leaving the beach and make sure nothing is left behind & throw away your own litter.  Also remember that the beach is not an ashtray.  Please do not leave cigarette butts on the beach.

 
Hurricane season is here.  High winds and strong surf create much debris.  Be prepared and secure any items that may be whisked away in a strong storm. For storm updates click here



                            




    • March 1st is the start of sea turtle nesting season.  Please
    be mindful of the nests on the beach and do not disturb.  For more information on Sea Turtles please click here.



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    School is back in session so what better time to teach our kids about the environment and why it's important for them to keep it clean. Come to our monthly cleanups or contact us if you are interested in doing a group cleanup. info@sandsifters.org


    Give a $5 Donation and receive a Sand Sifters cap or Tote Bag

    The Sand Sifters are not a non-profit organization.  Donations are given but money also comes from the founding members pockets.  By donating $5 or more, you help the Sand Sifters  obtain supplies needed for clean ups and special events.  Your support is needed and would be greatly appreciated.  Help us keep our environment clean.

     

    Caps  and Totes are only available at Sand Sifters cleanups.  Totes also come in 5 different colors. If you would like more information please e-mail us info@sandsifters.org


    WE RECYCLE OUR LITTER

    Recycling is a big part of "Being Green".Please follow the the R's rule- Reduce, Reuse & Recycle and help do your part to keep this earth healthy.

    For more information about recycling, how you can help and craft projects you can do with your recyclables, please click here.


    BE GREEN WHILE YOU CLEAN!

    • Bring a bucket so you cut down on the use of plastic bags.
    • Bring reusable gloves
    • Use a reusable container for water to cut down on the consumption of plastic water bottles.
    • Use the recycle bins for the appropriate materials such as water bottles and cans.


    We believe education is a key factor when it comes to having a healthy and safe environment.  The Sand Sifters would like to recognize Morikami Park Elementary PTA for providing "Green" education on their website.  This in not only helpful for students and parents but for anyone who would like to heal our earth.

    Click here for Morikami Park Elementary PTA website.  

      

    EDUCATION IS KEY


    ( Endangered Loggerhead Turtle & Florida Panther) 

    Knowledge is power and creates awareness.  Check out our  education and animal pages to see why keeping our environment clean is crucial.

     

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