PHILIPSBURG:---Start your year off right by getting some good karma points and join Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) for a litter clean-up. On Sunda,y January 20th, from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. by the bird watching hut in Little Bay pond, EPIC is hosting its first litter clean-up of the year including a bird watch with local guide Binkie van Es.
Little Bay pond is internationally recognized as an Important Bird Area and a rare freshwater wetland, providing sanctuary to many aquatic and bird species. So, get there on time to learn about all of the different species of birds that call the pond home and then join the clean-up!
Garbage bags, gloves and cold beverages will be provided. Participants can park in the Learning Unlimited Preparatory school parking lot and follow the signs for the short walk to the bird watching hut to sign in. Please don’t forget to wear sun protection, closed toe shoes and bring water (preferably in a reusable bottle). For more information, contact +1 (721) 581-4932 or send a message to facebook.com/epicislands.