Every year, the morning after the 4th of July reveals a harsh truth—our beaches, once pristine and breathtaking, are left buried under a mountain of fireworks debris, bottles, wrappers, and plastic waste. What begins as celebration ends as a crisis for wildlife, our oceans, and our health.

But you can change that.

Every plastic bottle or piece of garbage left behind is a ticking time bomb—destined to be broken down by waves and sunlight into toxic microplastics or chemicals  that enter our oceans, our food, and even the very air we breathe. Each cleanup effort stops this invisible threat in its tracks. When you pick up a single piece of trash, you’re not just tidying the beach—you’re protecting the lungs of all of us

Plastic waste left behind on beaches poses a serious threat to wildlife, especially birds like seagulls, fish, and marine mammals, who often mistake it for food. When animals ingest plastic, it can block their digestive tracts, cause internal injuries, or make them feel full without getting any nutrition, leading to starvation. Fish may ingest plastics that end up in the food chain. But you are protecting all:( wildlife, seagulls, deer, eagles, squirrels, cats, dogs,

Plastic pollution doesn’t vanish—it fragments. Over time, it breaks into microplastics, so small that they become airborne or end up in the fish we eat. And we’re now learning how these particles can lodge in our lungs and bloodstream, with serious health consequences. That’s why beach cleanups are no longer optional—they are a critical public service. So, a big thanks to past volunteers who have shown dedication to cleaning our beaches and the many who will volunteer this year.

So give kudos to the grassroots garbage gang i for their efforts to keep our beaches pristine.

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📍 Join Us on Friday, July 5th

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
Locations: Any major beach approach:
• Seaview
• Sid Snyder
• Bolstad
• Cranberry
• Klipsan
• Ocean Park
• Oysterville Road (Surfside)

Bring a friend, bring your family, bring your neighbors! It takes a village to protect the coast.

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🍲 Community Soup Feed – You’re Invited!

After the cleanup, come recharge at our Community Soup Feed, where we celebrate everyone’s effort with hearty food, laughter, and camaraderie.

Time: Around Noon
Location: Peninsula Activity Center
📍 21603 O Pl, Ocean Park, WA 98640

It’s not just about cleaning—it’s about connecting. You’ll be surprised by the strange and funny things we find, and the even more remarkable people you’ll meet.

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🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE:

There will be no official cleanup on Sunday, July 6th. That means we must clean big on Friday and encourage everyone:
👉 Pack it in, Pack it out!
Let’s prevent an environmental disaster before it starts.

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💚 Support the Cause – Donate Today!

Help us cover cleanup supplies, safety gear, and logistics. Your donation protects our beaches and community health.
🔗 Click Here to Donate via PayPal

Have questions or want to volunteer more?
📧 Email: Wendy@NWIFservices.com

🌐 www.grassrootsgarbagegang.org
📲 Facebook | Instagram

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This is the big one. This is your beach. Let’s protect it—together.
Every bottle you pick up is one less we’ll inhale as microplastic.
🌊 Let’s show our coast—and each other—what community really means.