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Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, a Portsmouth-based non-profit organization, will be hosting beach cleanups and other family-friendly activities in celebration of Earth Day on the weekend of April 18-19.

On Saturday, April 18, we'll have our 6th Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Peirce Island in Portsmouth. This is a family-friendly event, with a visit from our touch tank, a "scoop your poop" demonstration and a cleanup of the island, with free refreshments!

On Sunday, April 19 the fun continues with a cleanup at Rye Harbor State Park.

These events are great for individuals, families and large and small groups. During the cleanups, we'll record our findings as part of a long-term study on marine pollution, and weigh our trash at the end. You'll also make an immediate impact on the health of the marine environment - we usually remove several hundred pounds of trash over the weekend!

For a schedule of events and a sign-up form, visit http://www.blueoceansociety.org/cleanup.htm or call (603) 431-0260. Hope to see there!