Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum staff help clean up Garrison Channel today

The Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum employees and staff members participated in a "River Cleanup this morning - cleaning the shoreline and water’s edge of the Garrison Channel around the Cotanchobee Park.

Wearing shirts saying "Together We Will", the group picked up trash and debris in the park and river areas.

It's great to hear about individuals, groups and companies doing "the green thing" and setting an example for others to do the same. Whether its picking up trash, planting trees, or even donating money to green charitable causes, many people are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon.