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SUMMARY:Clean the Carr Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Help us clean all 20.5 miles of Archie Carr NWR to welcome back our nesting sea turtles to the cleanest environment possible. When you register at the link below to volunteer\, please list the name of the organization you represent and we will assign you to the beach access locations by organization. If you do not belong to an organization\, that’s fine too. If you have any preferences about where you clean the refuge\, just leave us a comment. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-the-carr-entire-national-wildlife-refuge-and-a-little-more-tickets-44166403903?ref=eios&aff=eios
URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/clean-the-carr-refuge/
LOCATION:Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge\, S Hwy A1A\, Melbourne Beach\, FL\, 32951\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trash Tour - Ft. Lauderdale
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef1nf1urc562bf82&llr=a84vyonab \nThe 2018 Trash Tour is here! Come out and help us clean up Florida’s coast.  \nSwamp Head Brewery and the Coastal Conservation Association Florida are teaming up to bring you a coastal cleanup event for the whole family\, with free food\, beer and tons of prizes!  \nThroughout 2018\, we will be traveling all over our sunny state\, visiting our favorite fishing spots\, and cleaning up Florida’s waterways – and we want you to join us. You can expect to fill your hands with beer\, food\, free goodies\, and a day of competitive display of coastal conservation. \nEach Trash Tour stop will be run as a tournament-style trash round-up with prizes from our awesome sponsors awarded for a number of different categories. Of course\, in true Swamp Head style\, everyone involved (who is over the age of 21) will also be awarded tasty\, bubbly beverages. \nHere is some basic information that you will need to know: \nREGISTRATION: You can register the day of the tournament starting at 8:00am.\n**Or\, pre-register HERE:\nhttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef1nf1urc562bf82&llr=a84vyonab\n**You will still have to fill out a waiver on the day of the event. \nENTRY FEE: Free. There is no cost associated with registering for the Trash Tour. Your donation of time and effort to clean up Florida’s waterways is plenty for us and all of our amazing sponsors. \nPRIZES: Each participant in the Trash Tour will walk away with some goodies. Winners in each of our trash collection categories will be awarded prizes specific to the category. \nQuestions about the event? Please feel free to forward any questions regarding the Florida Trash Tour to: \nRebekah Bourque: rbourque@ccaflorida.org\nBrandon Nappy: info@swamphead.com \nLet’s get trashy\, Florida!
URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/trash-tour-ft-lauderdale/
LOCATION:Dr. von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
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SUMMARY:Hook Kids On Fishing-Hobe Sound
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Hobe Sound Nature Center and Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge\, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday\, April 21st from 9-11am. The FREE Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: \nHobe Sound Nature Center\n13640 SE Federal Hwy\nHobe Sound\, Fl. 33455 \nKids ages 6 to 16\, are welcome along with their parents. The first 50 kids registered may receive a free rod and reel. Registration is mandatory by visiting hobesoundnaturecenter.com or calling (772) 546-2067. \nThese conservation-minded Hook Kids on Fishing programs teach casting\, fishing safety\, knot tying\, the tackle box\, catch and release tactics\, fishing habitat and conservation; and are taught by professional guides and knowledgeable anglers. Parents and kids bring your smiles\, positive attitudes and patience along with you!  \nParent or guardian must accompany attendees. \nAdditional community sponsors include the Anglers for Conservation\, Fish Florida Foundation\, Coastal Angler Magazine and Aylesworth’s Fish & Bait. \nThe Hook Kids on Fishing program is a product of the Anglers for Conservation\, a non-profit-501-C3\, whose mission is to inspire new generations of marine stewards through education\, conservation\, and community outreach.  \nVolunteers are needed and donations are greatly appreciated.\nIf you’re interested in volunteering for\, or sponsoring this event\, please contact Mike Conneen at mike@anglersforconservation.org or visit the website\, http://www.anglersforconservation.org
URL:https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-hobe-sound/
LOCATION:Hobe Sound Nature Center\, 13640 SE Federal Hwy\, Hobe Sound\, FL\, 33455\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRC Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with the Marine Resources Council! \nDate/Time: Saturday\, April 21\, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nLocation: MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House at 3275 Dixie Hwy NE Palm Bay\, Florida\, FL 32905. \nAttendance: Open and Free to the Public. (Attendees must register.) \nPlease join the MRC for a day of lagoon learning and giving in celebration of Earth Day at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House on Saturday\, April 21\, 2018. You can give back by helping clean up the shoreline and grounds of the Lagoon House\, or register to build and take home a water saving rain barrel to help prevent polluted storm water from entering our lagoon. MRC has assembled leading experts\, to speak and answer questions from attendees about lagoon research and restoration plans\, local Coast Guard Initiatives & whale monitoring. The speakers include MRC’s Executive Director Dr. Leesa Souto\, Brevard County Save our Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Member Dr. John Windsor\, Bill Cox of the Coast Guard Auxiliary\, and MRC’s Lead Scientist Caity Savoia. The event will also feature live Caribbean music and food catered by the Coastal Crab Co.     \nEvent Lineup: \n9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Lagoon House Shoreline & Grounds Cleanup. (Involves picking up trash and litter among the event site’s fields\, shoreline\, and pond.)  \n10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Rain Barrel Workshop: One rain barrel used properly can reduce 50\,000 gallons of polluted storm water from entering our lagoon! Do your part\, help save our lagoon by installing a rain barrel into the gutter system at your house! Register now! (Workshop is free to audit. There is a $55 fee if you would like to construct your very own 55 gallon water saving rain barrel at the event to take home!) \n10:45 a.m. – Caribbean music begins and continues throughout the lunch and presentation breaks \n11 a.m. – Dr. John Windsor\, Professor Emeritus Oceanography and Environmental Science at Florida Institute of Technology: Save the Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Presentation \n11:40 a.m. – Bill Cox\, Coast Guard Auxiliary: Local Coast Guard Auxiliary Initiatives & Whale Monitoring Update Presentation \n12:15 a.m. – Lunch by Coastal Crab Co. featuring shrimp\, sausage\, crab rice\, potatoes\, & corn on the cob with a beverage. (1/2 serving $9 / full serving $14) \n12:45 p.m. – Dr Leesa Souto\, Marine Resources Council Executive Director & Florida Institute of Technology Professor: State of the Indian River Lagoon Report Card Update\, The Lagoon is Dying But There Is Hope Presentation \n1:30 p.m. – Caity Savoia\, Marine Resources Council Lead Scientist: MRC Groundwater Study / Muck Mapping / Mangrove Restoration / & Water Quality Programs Update Presentation \nWe hope you can join MRC to Celebrate Earth Day with these experts and fellow lagoon loving attendees. The MRC has decades of scientific research experience related to the Indian River Lagoon and invites you to bring the questions you might have concerning lagoon health issues. This is a fantastic community outreach and education event\, to help lagoon stakeholders understand the problems of the lagoon\, and the community’s role in creating solutions to reverse the negative impact we have on our water. If you have questions and concerns about improving the lagoon’s ecosystem\, don’t miss this event!  \nThe event is free and open to the public but attendees must register. Rain Barrel Workshop attendees can register to build and take home their very own water saving barrel at the event for $55.00. General admission attendees can audit the workshop for free but cannot construct nor take home a rain barrel. Lunch menu includes shrimp\, sausage\, crab rice\, potatoes\, & corn on the cob\, with beverage (1/2 serving $9\, full serving $14).  \nFor more information on MRC’s Earth Day Celebration please visit SaveTheIRL.org\, or contact MRC’s Education Coordinator Shannon @ shannon@mrcirl.org\, or call 321-725-7775. For vending booth space\, sponsorship\, silent auction and raffle submissions\, or musician submissions please contact Steve at SharkeyMRC@gmail.com \nThank You To All Guest Speakers\, Contributors\, MRC Members & Volunteers For Making This Event Possible! The Lagoon Loves You!  \nThe Marine Resources Council is a multi-faceted charitable organization\, committed to engaging the community in actions to save the Indian River Lagoon. \nA COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT\, APPROVAL\, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”  The toll-free number of the department is 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – calling from within the state of Florida\, or (850) 410-3800 – calling from outside of Florida. The department’s website is http://www.800helpfla.com. [s. 496.412(1)(c)\, F.S.].
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LOCATION:Ted Moorhead Lagoon House\, 3275 Dixie Highway Northeast\, Palm Bay\, FL\, 32905\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRC Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join the MRC for a day of Lagoon learning and giving in celebration of Earth Day!  The day will be filled with fun educational talks on current Lagoon restoration efforts and projects\, as well as hands on activities that allow you to give back to the Lagoon.  All topped off with a tasty lunch catered by Coastal Crab Co. and live Caribbean music throughout! \nThis event is free and open to anyone!  \nThe days lineup consists of:  \n9a.m-10:45a.m: Shoreline Cleanup\nIt can’t be Earth Day without a good old trash cleanup\, right?? \n10a.m: Rain Barrel Workshop\nHead over to the Rain Barrel Station to learn how to create your very own Rain Barrel that can help reduce up to 50\,000 gallons of stormwater from entering the Lagoon!  This workshop is free to audit\, but there is a $55 dollar fee to construct and take home a barrel.  \n11a.m: Presentation – Dr. John Windsor\nDr. Windsor will be kicking off their expert lineup with a presentation on the Citizen Oversight Committee for the Save our Lagoon Project Plan.  \n11:45a.m: Presentation – Bill Cox\nBill will be filling us in on local U.S Coast Guard initiatives and how they impact research of Right Whale populations.  \n12:15p.m: Lunch break… cue the shrimps! Serving shrimp\, sausage\, crab rice\, corn\, potatoes\, and beverages (1/2 serving $9 / full serving $14). \n12:45p.m: Presentation – Dr. Leesa Souto\nDr. Souto will be updating us on the State of the Indian River Lagoon Report Card… due out early this summer. \n1:30pm: Presentation – MRC Staff\nMRC staff will give you updates on current project and how you can get involved to make a positive impact on the Lagoon. \n This event is free for all to join\, so come on down and make this Earth Day a great one!   Take part is hands on event for the whole family\, and learn from the experts what you can do to further your positive impact. \nFor more information on MRC’s Earth Day Celebration please visit SaveTheIRL.org\, or contact MRC’s Education Coordinator Shannon @ shannon@mrcirl.org\, or call 321-725-7775. For vending booth space\, sponsorship\, silent auction and raffle submissions\, or musician submissions please contact Steve at SharkeyMRC@gmail.com \nJoin us in Turning Science into Action!
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LOCATION:Marine Resources Council\, 3275 Dixie Hwy NE\, Palm Bay\, FL\, 32905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Unity of Melbourne\, Fl
DESCRIPTION:Family fun day at Unity of Melbourne\, farmers market\, vegan samples\, presentations on sustainability\, IRL and shoreline health\, environmental support organizations..energy alternatives\, vegan samples!
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LOCATION:Unity Of Melbourne\, 2401 N Harbor City Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
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