Collier County Girl Scouts spent the day on the beach, cleaning up litter and debris.

Girl Scouts from Collier County demonstrated their commitment to environmental stewardship by participating in World Cleanup Day. The event, held in mid-September, saw Troop 825 and Troop 446, alongside other community members, come together for a beach cleanup at Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, FL.

World Cleanup Day, a global initiative targeting the worldwide solid waste issue, including marine debris, serves as a catalyst for collective action. Girl Scouts across the gulf coast and worldwide are actively contributing to this cause through various initiatives, such as the Girl Scout Tree Promise. In alignment with this promise, Girl Scouts have pledged to undertake 5 million actions to address climate change. Their efforts involve planting, protecting, and honoring trees, thereby supporting wildlife conservation and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.

The beach cleanup event at Vanderbilt Beach was organized in collaboration with Keep Collier Beautiful, a non-profit organization affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Keep Collier Beautiful, founded in 1996, is dedicated to enhancing waste handling practices in Collier County. Governed by a volunteer board representing diverse sectors, including business, government, environmental organizations, and civic associations, the organization acts as a catalyst, bringing together various groups to work towards a cleaner, more sustainable community.

Troop 825 and Troop 446, alongside other community members, participated in the International Coastal Cleanup with Keep Collier Beautiful. Their active involvement on World Cleanup Day exemplifies the Girl Scouts’ dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and the community. By joining hands with local organizations and fellow residents, these Girl Scouts are actively engaged in “Making the World a Better Place.”

Through events like the Vanderbilt Beach cleanup and their ongoing commitment to the Girl Scout Tree Promise, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida continue to inspire positive change, one action at a time. Their dedication to environmental conservation and community engagement serves as a shining example of youth-led initiatives contributing to a cleaner, greener future.