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Community Cleanup happening in Destin to celebrate “Founders’ Day”

“Founders’ Day” for the city of Destin is on May 7th, and this year, residents will have the opportunity to participate in a local cleanup around the Destin Community Center. There will be 7 different areas for the cleanup: Destin Memorial Cemetery Clement Taylor Park Captain Leonard Destin Park Calhoun Ave Sibert Ave Stahlman Ave Zerbe St According to […]

Jared Williams

“Founders’ Day” for the city of Destin is on May 7th, and this year, residents will have the opportunity to participate in a local cleanup around the Destin Community Center.

There will be 7 different areas for the cleanup:

Destin Memorial Cemetery
Clement Taylor Park
Captain Leonard Destin Park
Calhoun Ave
Sibert Ave
Stahlman Ave
Zerbe St

According to the Okaloosa Wildlife Habitat project, buckets, gloves, and other tools will be provided.

The cleanup kicks-off around 9am and is scheduled to last approximately 2 hours. For more details on the event, click here.

“Help us keep our home clean and make our parks safe and beautiful for our local wildlife,” said the organization on Monday.

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