VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — After some fun Fourth of July celebrations, many woke up the next day wanting to do something good for their community. After one group found out Volusia County was not hosting a formal beach cleanup, that did not stop them from acting.

Doing something good not just for the community, but for the environment.

“I have a very generous heart, I’m just picking up (trash) with no complaints,” said young Liam of Pack 436 for Scouting America.

Scout Pack 436 is cleaning up trash that many beach goers left behind after celebrating the Fourth of July. The July 5 beach cleanup is becoming a tradition for the troop. It is a cause close to home for the Port Orange group.

“The animals could have died if we didn’t clean (the trash) up this morning,” said young Kaitlyn of Pack 436 for Scouting America.

Pack 436 Cub Master John Reeves says he hopes activities like this teach his pack not only to pick up after themselves, but to help take care of the environment.

“They are learning how to be great citizens over everything else. Learning how to take care of their environment is number one in their community. When you take care of those things, you’re going to take care of yourself, your family, your friends,” said Reeves.

He also hopes the kids learn how they do not have to wait for someone else to create change. Many other groups around Volusia County, like Turtle Patrol, also took to the beach, hosting cleanups.

The pack leader said there was more trash on the beach this year than last year.