Weekly Lydgate Park Beach Cleanup


Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park

We have a lot of fun with great people at the Saturday Beach Cleanups. We provide tools, work gloves, coffee and treats, we just need you!

This group meets weekly, 8:30 am near the lifeguard tower in front of Morgan Pond.  All are welcome to come out and join in and stay to talk story after we work.

Morgan Pond was a passion for the late John Lydgate who spent hours pulling driftwood and debris from the water so keiki had space to swim.

Many of the present-day volunteers share stories about how they came to be involved because of a chance meeting with John Lydgate as he walked around picking up trash in the park.

Many still talk about his passion for the park and the vision he had to bring the community together through the playground, play bridge, beach, pavilions and more.

Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park


About the organizer

Twice a year, Friends of Kamalani hosts two community workdays: Earth Day & Make A Difference Day where our focus is the maintenance and preservation of the entire park.

Each and every Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30, a group of community “friends” gather to clean up the beach at the Lydgate Beach Park swimming ponds. Looking for something to do that is rewarding and gives back to Kauaʻi? Come join our community volunteers on Saturday.

Some of the things we do:
1) Cleaning up the beach area by the Morgan Ponds swimming areas
2) Cleaning up and removal of plant debris from the Heiaus – Hauola Heiau trees and bushes
3) Park beautification with trash and litter pickup from the park
4) Creation, repairs, and maintenance of “beach furniture” made from debris
5) Watering of the grass as needed
6) Enjoy snacks, coffee, and water at the end of work

Join us in making new friends, and hanging out with old friends, as we mālama our beloved island of Kauaʻi

Mahalo nui loa for the gracious support from the County of Kauaʻi, Department of Parks & Recreation; Castle Resorts and Hotels and the Kaha Lani Association of Apartment Owners; The Royal Coconut Coast Association; Home Depot in the Community; Starbucks Coffee; the Y’s Men; YWCA of Kaua‘i; Kapa‘a Rotary; Friends of Bernard; Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay, and generous contributions from many other businesses and organization and you—the many Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park

Sat 3/30/2024 8:30am-10:30am

  • One Time Commitment
  • Set Schedule
  • Specific Location
Good For

Families, Groups, Exercise, Meeting People

Activity Type

Outdoor, Beach & Ocean, Cleanup, Physical Labor

Cause

Environmental Conservation

Min age 12+

Weekly Lydgate Park Beach Cleanup


Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park

We have a lot of fun with great people at the Saturday Beach Cleanups. We provide tools, work gloves, coffee and treats, we just need you!

This group meets weekly, 8:30 am near the lifeguard tower in front of Morgan Pond.  All are welcome to come out and join in and stay to talk story after we work.

Morgan Pond was a passion for the late John Lydgate who spent hours pulling driftwood and debris from the water so keiki had space to swim.

Many of the present-day volunteers share stories about how they came to be involved because of a chance meeting with John Lydgate as he walked around picking up trash in the park.

Many still talk about his passion for the park and the vision he had to bring the community together through the playground, play bridge, beach, pavilions and more.

Sat 3/30/2024 8:30am-10:30am

  • One Time Commitment
  • Set Schedule
  • Specific Location
Good For

Families, Groups, Exercise, Meeting People

Activity Type

Outdoor, Beach & Ocean, Cleanup, Physical Labor

Cause

Environmental Conservation

Min age 12+

Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park


About the organizer

Twice a year, Friends of Kamalani hosts two community workdays: Earth Day & Make A Difference Day where our focus is the maintenance and preservation of the entire park.

Each and every Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30, a group of community “friends” gather to clean up the beach at the Lydgate Beach Park swimming ponds. Looking for something to do that is rewarding and gives back to Kauaʻi? Come join our community volunteers on Saturday.

Some of the things we do:
1) Cleaning up the beach area by the Morgan Ponds swimming areas
2) Cleaning up and removal of plant debris from the Heiaus – Hauola Heiau trees and bushes
3) Park beautification with trash and litter pickup from the park
4) Creation, repairs, and maintenance of “beach furniture” made from debris
5) Watering of the grass as needed
6) Enjoy snacks, coffee, and water at the end of work

Join us in making new friends, and hanging out with old friends, as we mālama our beloved island of Kauaʻi

Mahalo nui loa for the gracious support from the County of Kauaʻi, Department of Parks & Recreation; Castle Resorts and Hotels and the Kaha Lani Association of Apartment Owners; The Royal Coconut Coast Association; Home Depot in the Community; Starbucks Coffee; the Y’s Men; YWCA of Kaua‘i; Kapa‘a Rotary; Friends of Bernard; Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay, and generous contributions from many other businesses and organization and you—the many Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park

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