Members help create a Clean Green Earth

Members Connie Hicks (L) and Brittany Lomax (R) fill bags with trash from
Jacksonville Beach.

On Saturday, April 27th, NFHC members volunteered with Clean Green Earth through HandsOn Jacksonville to clean-up garbage on and around the beach in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Below are two reflections provided by members who participated in the project that demonstrate what was gained from the experience.
 
"While walking along the beach on such a pretty day it would have been easy to overlook the bits of trash that scattered my surroundings in favor of the spectacular ocean view, but on that particular day it was my duty to notice and collect those bits of trash. After participating in this service project, I am much more sensitive to the amount of trash that pollutes my surroundings on a daily basis. This service project highlighted the importance of taking notice of our environment on a regular basis and being more active in its conservation. While random pieces of litter, small or large, might seem insignificant it is important to recognize the negative impact of waste on the grander scale and become an active participant in reducing that impact."
-Anneke Demmink

"This service project made me realize how important it is for us all to work together to keep our environment healthy. The health of our environment affects the health of every person in our community. I am now more aware of my impact on the environment and would like to continue to improve the health of our environment."
- Sarah Hagerbrant