The 2022 Keep Pinellas Beautiful BeBot Beach Tour

13090 Gandy Boulevard North,St. Petersburg FL 33702

30 July, 2022

Description

In partnership with Seagram's Escapes, Keep Pinellas Beautiful will host multiple cleanups with BeBot demonstrations across Pinellas County in July! The BeBot Beach Tour Series aims to educate and engage the community while cleaning up trash on local beaches. Before volunteers begin their cleanup, KPB staff will present and demo the BeBot. At the end of the event, KPB staff will assist volunteers in sorting out the small litter collected by the BeBot. Collected debris will then be displayed and discussed! What is a BeBot? Donated to Keep Florida Beautiful by Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation, a charitable organization that maintains healthy Florida beaches, the BeBot serves as a teaching tool to work alongside cleanup volunteers. The BeBot collects discarded small debris at the sand's surface level under the remote control of trained staff. The eco-friendly companion removes litter such as fragmented plastics and cigarette butts that might otherwise go unnoticed. This new technology is a unique way to captivate beachgoers’ attention for an opportunity to educate them on litter prevention and waste reduction in honor of Plastic Free July. Don't miss your chance to witness the BeBot in action! For the full BeBot Tour schedule, please visit www.kpbcares.org/upcoming-events. *** Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful on Saturday, July 30th as we work together to clean Gandy Beach! WHERE TO MEET: Check-in for the cleanup will be located on the eastern end of Gandy Beach South (See image below) as you are heading to Tampa. Look for the table and tent on the beach! GPS: 27.875719, -82.594619 WHEN: Saturday, July 30th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend a hat or sunglasses too. WHAT TO EXPECT: All cleanup supplies are provided including reusable gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and bug spray. A water refill station will be available, please bring a reusable water bottle. *** **Please Note: No need to print a ticket to attend** If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lawler-Ellington, Programs Director, at [email protected] or 727-533-0402.