Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

FL Tech mangrove Day Presentation
2019-07-20 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Marine Resources Council is hosting an International Mangrove Day Celebration featuring Family, Fun & Education. Great Food and Live Local Music will be at 3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay. You are invited!! 9:30am is the Rain Barrel Workshop, 10:30am is a Mangrove Presentation, 11am is the Mangrove Potting/Planting Workshop and Shoreline Tour, 11:30am Food Service and Live Music begins, 12:30pm Florida Tech Indian River Lagoon Research Institute Presentation by Dr. Robert Weaver, 1pm Artisan Rain Barrel Silent Auction Concludes, Mangrove Collection Winner Announced, Social and Live Music Continues. RSVP via the URL to attend the presentations. This event is free to the public.

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-07-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-09-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-11-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Brevard County Government, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Join us at the next BPTAC meeting! The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) reviews plans and policies regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-use trail projects. BPTAC members represent: local government, law enforcement agencies, educators, cyclists, hikers, walkers, environmentalists, businesses and interested citizens. Please note that public comments are limited to 3 minutes each. Those wishing to make a public comment must fill out a public comment card prior to the beginning of the meeting. Comment cards are available at the sign-in table. Visit www.spacecoasttpo.com for the latest agendas.
The meeting will be held at 2725 Judge Fran jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

SR528 Shoreline Cleanup
2019-07-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Kelly Park – East, 2550 N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Join us to clean up the shoreline by SR 528. We will meet at Kelly Park East, 2504 N Banana River Dr.,Merritt Island and transfer to the cleanup site after a safety brief.

Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park
2019-08-10 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-09-14 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-10-12 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-11-09 09:30 - 23:30 | Canova Beach Park, 3299 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, 32937
Join us at the Canova Beach Cleanup in Melbourne. The event is hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard and takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 930am – 1130am. Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting
2019-08-16 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-09-20 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-10-18 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-12-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Brevard County Government, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Meetings are in the Government Center, Building C, 3rd Floor, Florida Room, unless otherwise posted.
The role of the Oversight Committee is to review monitoring data on timeliness of project delivery, actual and updated project costs, and actual nutrient removal effectiveness, review new literature and local studies on the types of projects included in the plan and potential alternative project types, evaluate alternative project proposals received from the community, and recommend annual adjustments to the plan. The agendas for the meetings are posted on the Save Our Lagoon website under the Citizen Oversight Committee section http://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/CitizenOversightCommittee. Each agenda has a Financial Statement that lists all the projects budgeted for the current fiscal year, the status of contracting and the percentage spent so far on each project.
Time is given at the end of the meeting for public comment. Meetings are also streamable live at http://www.brevardfl.gov/SCGTV/Home or aired on Channel 499 on Spectrum (formerly Brighthouse) networks; Channel 99 for AT&T U-verse customers; and on Comcast (North Brevard) Channel 51 and (South Brevard) Channel 13. There are archive videos of the previous meetings on SCGTV under the Video on Demand button at the top of the page or on the Brevard County Government Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrevardCountyGovt/videos/

International Coastal Cleanup
2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Kiwanis Island Park Community Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The Marine Resources Council in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, the Ocean Conservancy, & Old School Pizza cordially invites you to join us for this year’s cleanup.
Please Register to RSVP at http://bit.ly/2sv3Fuw or call 321-725-7775. The supplies for this event are allocated for each site based on these registrations. (Pizza from event sponsor Old School Pizza, will be available for volunteers at 11 p.m.)
MRC Cleanup Site 1: Cleanup will take place along the shores of the 192 Melbourne Causeway and Kiwanis Park at Geiger Point.
Day of Event Check-in Site Location:
Participants can check-in between 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, at the Geiger Point Parking Lot located at 1313 Melbourne Causeway, Melbourne, FL 32901.
MRC Cleanup Site 2: Cleanup will take place along the shores of the Pineda Causeway & POW / MIA Park (formerly Pineda Landing Park).
Day of Event Check-in Site Location:
Participants can check-in between 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at POW / MIA Park located at 5995 N US Hwy 1. Melbourne, Florida 32940.
Please Register Below to RSVP! The supplies for this event are allocated for each site based on these registrations.
The event is free to participate. Funds for the charity are raised through event shirt sales. Event shirts are $25. All participants need to register for their shirt by September 7. Shirts are only available by preorder and are not available for sale the day of the event. (Shirts will be available for pickup on the day of the event at your designated cleanup site.) Proceeds from the event go to the Marine Resources Council’s efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon. Please visit SaveTheIRL.org for more information.
Event Sponsorship: Show your support for the lagoon by adding your company logo to the event shirt for $150.00. Specialty sponsorships are available, please contact Steve at SharkeyMRC@gmail.com.
Every year this event engages people to remove trash from shorelines, lakes, rivers, and beaches around the world, identifying the sources of debris and changing behaviors.
In 2017, nearly 800,000 volunteers collectively removed more than
20 million pieces of trash from beaches and waterways around the
world. That’s 20 million fewer potential impacts on whales, turtles
and other beloved ocean wildlife. That’s an accomplishment we
should all be proud of.
No matter where you live—whether on the coast or thousands of miles away—all waterways lead to the ocean. If we take action and work together, we can improve the ocean’s health and make trash free seas a reality.
Recommended Supplies:
• Work gloves (bring a pair of gloves with you)
• Dress appropriately (the shoreline is covered with boulders, rocks, potentially dangerous rigid & sharp objects)
• Water to keep you hydrated, it will be especially warm (bring your own cooler)
• Food (bring your own food)
• Sun Screen
• Bring reusable containers or buckets for trash
• Pens or Pencils (for data collection)
• Optional: If you have a fish or a luggage scale (a scale with a hook) at home, you can use it to weigh the trash you collect
Keep These Safety Tips in Mind:
Review what to do in case of a health emergency (heat exhaustion or heat stroke, broken bone, etc.)
When visiting the site, look for natural and man-made safety hazards, such as rocky areas, highly variable tides, poisonous plants, high-speed roads, power lines, etc. If necessary, dress accordingly, such as wearing long pants or closed-toed shoes.
Plan ahead for handling sharp items, including syringes or pieces of broken glass. We recommend disposing of these items in a container with a tight screw lid, such as an empty liquid laundry detergent bottle that you have clearly labeled.
Feeling more ambitious? Recruit friends and family to join you in this cleanup. Explain to them that no matter where you live—whether on the coast or thousands of miles away—all waterways lead to the ocean. If we take action and work together, we can improve the ocean’s health and make trash free seas a reality!
For more information please visit SaveTheIRL.org

2019 International Coastal Cleanup - Sebastian Inlet State Park
2019-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Sebastian Inlet State Park, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Join the Sebastion Inlet Park Rangers at Sebastian Inlet State Park to help keep trash from entering our waterways!
Please wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothing.
*Please note: there is no need to print your ticket to attend this event.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Amanda Muzaurieta at amuzaurietakbb@gmail.com

Wishing Tree Planting Ceremony
2019-09-30 14:00 - 14:30 | Manatee Sanctuary Park, 701 Thurm Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
Fairvilla Boutique invites Community members to attend the planting and dedication of their Wishing Tree, featured at the Space Coast Pride Festival, at Manatee Sanctuary Park, 701 Thurm Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920, on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.
The installation of the Wishing Tree is a joint effort between Fairvilla Boutique, Keep Brevard Beautiful and the City of Cape Canaveral. The tree will be a rainbow eucalyptus, and is intended to provide future generations with a place where dreams and hope can flourish, as well as a pleasing and striking addition to the existing beauty of Manatee Sanctuary Park. Fairvilla Boutique is grateful for the support of the City of Cape Canaveral and of Keep Brevard Beautiful in facilitating a moment of peace and wonder for all to enjoy.
Wishing tree concepts appear in many cultures throughout the world, and Fairvilla Boutique is proud to bring this concept to the 2019 Space Coast Pride Festival (September 28, Eau Gallie Arts District) and then to Manatee Sanctuary Park. At the festival, attendees will write wishes on slips of paper, which will be tied to the tree and displayed as a symbol of hope and unity for Brevard’s LGBTQ community. Afterwards, the wishes will be sustainably recycled, and the tree will be transported to Manatee Sanctuary Park in advance of the dedication ceremony. After a short comment from each of the three partners making the tree planting possible, the tree will be situated in the prepared spot, and a representative from each partner will symbolically shovel earth to cover the roots, at which point the City of Cape Canaveral’s beautification specialists will finalize the planting and ensure the tree’s placement.

IRL Clam Restoration Project
2019-10-05 | Cocoa Civic Center, 430 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
You are invited to join Capt. Blair Wiggins and the IRL Clam Team on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Downtown Cocoa Civic Center and River Front Park for a fun evening with celebrities, great food, and live auction to help raise money for the Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Project. Festivities start with a Kids’ Fishing Derby (ages 6-12) in the morning with coffee and pastries provided by Starbucks, Silent and LIVE Auction and Dinner/Banquet in the evening with chicken, ribs, and BBQ- One Night of Fun for an Important Cause.
$200 VIP Tickets include Private Celebrity Dinner in the Porcher House.
$50 General Admission includes Fish Fry and BBQ Dinner.
Celebrities attending:
Roland Martin
Shaw Grigsby
Capt. CA Richardson
Carter Andrews
Krissy Wejebe, Jose Wejebe Foundation
Capt. Bear Holeman
Bobby Lane
Capt. Jim Ross
Capt. Rob Fordyce
Capt Scott Martin
Josh Jorgensen
and more to be announced.
TICKETS – http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=a84vyonab&oeidk=a07eghf0unx16d56e4f
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO IRL CLAM PROJECT.
Learn more at http://www.irlclamproject.com
Purchase tickets by clicking the link below. Limited space available so book as soon as possible. Events are subject to change. Check back often to see the final run of schedule.

Beach Cleanup North - Cherie Down Park
2019-10-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Cherie Down Park, 8330 Ridgewood Ave, Cape Canaveral, 32920, United States
STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral, as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, including trash bags, gloves, sunscreen, and tools.

Beach Cleanup South - Coconut Point Park
2019-10-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Coconut Point Park, 3535 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States

Juan Ponce de Leon Landing – Beach Cleanup
2019-10-05 09:00 - 23:00 | Juan Ponce de Leon Landing, 4005 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
KBB is facilitating this cleanup in partnership with a local community member as part of our ongoing effort to keep Florida beautiful. This event is family-friendly! Youth (16 and under) are always welcome with the accompaniment of a parent or guardian.

Physical Therapy Day of Service Beach Cleanup - Indialantic
2019-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Indialantic Beach, FL, United States
Surfrider Foundation, Sebastian Inlet is teaming up with CORA PT, Brevard’s premier outpatient physical therapy, for Physical Therapy Day of Service! This is a day where members of the physical therapy profession across the world come together to perform acts of community service. CORA has chosen to help clean up the beach we love! #PTDOS #CORAcommunity #CORAstrong #CORApt #longdoggersindialantic #movetogether
We will have a tent set up in the parking lot of Long Doggers, one of our Ocean Friendly Restaurants, with buckets and tongs provided. We will be cleaning up the beach across the street. All are welcome!! Bring the family- great way for your kids to get volunteer hours!!

Sustainability Workshop October 24, Climate Change 101
2019-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Satellite Beach City Council, 565 Cassia Boulevard, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Satellite Beach Sustainability Workshop Series.
Each month the City will host a workshop that focuses on an aspect of sustainability. The workshops will take place at the City Hall Council Chambers.
The September Sustainability Workshop Series topic is “Climate Change”. This workshop will focus on the basics of climate change, what it is, how it works, and how it impacts our lives. Additionally the workshop will discuss what our city and other communities are doing to prepare for the future by becoming more resilient.

Merritt Island Wildlife Association Annual Meeting and Silent Auction Fundraiser
2019-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, 405 SR, Titusville, FL, 32899, United States
Please join us for the Merritt Island Wildlife Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Silent Auction Fundraiser! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 26th at the Debus Center, located in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Doors will open at 5pm and the event will go until 9pm.
Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner, silent auction and presentations from the MIWA President, Merritt Island NWR Refuge staff and this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Kelli Hunsucker.
We are taking reservations by mail, phone or online. All tickets will be held at the front door of the event. Place phone reservations by calling our office at 321-861-2377 or the front desk at 321-861-0669. Online reservations are available at https://squareup.com/store/miwa.
Please make your reservations by Monday, October 21, 2019. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Sustainability Workshop, Solar Expo
2019-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Satellite Beach City Council, 565 Cassia Boulevard, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Satellite Beach Sustainability Workshop Series.
Each month the City will host a workshop that focuses on an aspect of sustainability.
The November Sustainability Workshop is going to be a little different than the usual workshop. This workshop is going to be an Expo. We are inviting solar providers, installers, funding providers, experts and more to assist you with all of your solar questions. The event will take place at 565 Cassia Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this event and or would like to be a vendor or share your solar story please contact the City Environmental Programs Coordinator. nsanzone@satellitebeach.org

Lagoon and Lager
2019-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Lagoon and Lager
Learn about the Lagoon and enjoy a beer! Several non-profit organizations will have representatives at their table to answer your questions.

Florida Red and Blue
2019-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Collaboratio, 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge, FL, United States
A talk with state Reps.Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) about the hot topics coming up in the 2020 legislative session and facing Florida next year.
What will they talk about? Think of guns, education, environment, abortion, recreational marijuana and more.
This is a free event. We will provide light refreshments and snacks. Refresh your legislative knowledge for a quiz worth prizes.
RSVP: bit.ly/CivilityBrevard
To read more about this event: Click here.
Got questions for our guests? Send them to me: irangel@floridatoday.com.

8th Annual Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival
2019-12-07 10:00 | Pelican Beach, Satellite Beach FL, Anacortes, WA, 32937, United States
Come experience the Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival! Local Art Vendors, Marine Education, Live Music, Food Vendors, Beverages, Sea Turtle Obstacle Course & More!
The Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival is committed to a green festival! Avoid bringing plastic water bottles to the event and participate in our recycling program during the festival! Thank you!
Due to no onsite parking, we suggest that locals walk or ride their bikes to Pelican Beach Park. Additional parking will be made available at the overflow parking field at ReMax across from the park on A1A and Michael P. Crotty Park on Sunrise Avenue.

Rain Barrel Workshop
2020-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Rain Barrel Workshop
Sunday, February 2

Rockledge Gardens
2153 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA

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Description:
Sunday, February 2, 2020 (1pm-2pm)
You are invited to join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) & Rockledge Gardens to learn the benefits of collecting rain water from your roof, & how to construct your very own water saving rain barrel.
RSVP at https://rainbarrelws.eventbrite.com/?aff=cal.
Presentation is free and open to the public, attendees must RSVP. Workshop includes introduction to the MRC, a dialogue of how rain barrels can help save the Indian River Lagoon, and a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel. *Rain Barrel Workshop attendees can register to build and take home their very own water saving barrel at the event, for a $55.00 fee. (Fee includes all materials, tools, and assistance needed for rain barrel assembly.)
The use of rain barrels will conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes, and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff from impervious surfaces (like driveways). One barrel used properly can prevent 50,000 gallons of polluted storm water from entering our lagoon! Do your part, help save our lagoon by installing a rain barrel at your house. Sign up now!
If you live in Melboune City you are eligable for a $50 mail in rebate. For rebate details please visit https://www.melbourneflorida.org/departments/public-works-utilities/environmental-community-outreach/rain-barrel-rebate.
For more event information please contact Nicole, at nicole@mrcirl.org or call 321-725-7775.
Rain Barrel Workshop, Sunday February 2nd (1pm – 2pm).
Presented by MRC & Hosted by Rockledge Gardens.
Location: Rockledge Gardens at 2153 US Highway 1, 32955 Rockledge (Click link for map.)
Admission is FREE. Attendees must register. *There is a $55 fee if you would like to build a rain barrel to take home, at the workshop. ($55 includes all materials needed to construct your very own 55 gallon water saving rain barrel to take home!)
We hope you will be able to join us at this great event! The Marine Resources Council is a multi-faceted charitable organization, committed to engaging the community in actions to save the Indian River Lagoon.
Special thanks to Rockledge Gardens for their continued support of MRC and our efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon!
