MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Join Mermaid Straw, Save the Dunes, and the National Park Service for the annual National Public Lands Day cleanup event.

The event takes place on September 24 from 9 to 11 a.m.

This cleanup event concludes a productive season of cleanups hosted on Lake Michigan by Mermaid Straw from April - September each year.

Reusable gloves and bags will be provided.

Refreshments are graciously donated by Designer Desserts, FLUID Coffee Roasters, and Coastal Valley Water.

Every participant will also receive a free reusable stainless steel Mermaid Straw.

This family friendly event aims to highlight our collective reliance on single use plastic, plastic pollution left on our beaches, and how this waste affects our local environment.

To learn more about Mermaid Straw and Save the Dunes, visit their websites.