Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day
2021-07-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Hundred Acre Hollows, 1170 Rock Springs Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property.
Saturdays from 9 – 11am are our work days, but sometimes the schedules change. Please visit our Facebook page for the latest news.

Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event
2021-08-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, FL, United States
Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation.
If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam.
Turtle Talk 101 presentations are free and open to the public. The slide presentation is an introduction to sea turtles and includes a basic overview of the sea turtle species with concentration on species that commonly nest on the Brevard County beaches. The presentation also examines the causes of sea turtle population declines and the ongoing laws in effect to protect and prevent them from becoming extinct. Free information brochures will be available for attendees before and after the slide presentation, as well as some sea turtle props on display for viewing.
The Turtle Talk 101 presentation will begin promptly at 10:00am and will last about an hour and a half with questions.
For questions, contact education@seaturtlespacecoast.org

Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation
2021-08-07 11:45 - 13:15, 2021-08-21 11:45 - 13:15 | Online, FL, United States
Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator.
STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!!

Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time will. Once active membership is confirmed and a volunteer application is approved an email will be sent with the Volunteer Orientation registration links. Click on the date in the email you wish to attend and register on-line. Once registration is complete an email will automatically be sent with the links to attend.
If you are not receiving emails from us please check junk/spam folder it may be in there.
Volunteer requirements are:

Active Membership
https://seaturtlespacecoast.org/membership/become-a-member/

Submit a volunteer application
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=2032564183
Take Turtle Talk 101 at least once (see calendar for registration)

Take Volunteer Orientation (registration links will be sent when volunteer application is approved)

Volunteer Orientation will provide information about Sea Turtle Preservation

Society, our mission, programs, and permitted activities. It will also go over our Volunteer Information Center and other important volunteer information.

Volunteer Orientation presentation will begin promptly at 11:45 pm and will last about an hour.
Completion of the Turtle Talk 101 and Volunteer Orientation presentations are basic requirements for volunteers who are interested in participating in the STPS programs and is a prerequisite for any volunteer activity involving hands on work with turtles.
For questions, contact education@seaturtlespacecoast.org

Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up
2021-08-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2021-09-18 07:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-16 07:00 - 08:00 | Cherie Down Park, 8330 Ridgewood Ave, Cape Canaveral, 32920, United States
Come give yourself and our beautiful beaches some LOVE with early morning beach yoga and clean-up.
HOTY Karma Yoga & KBB Clean-Up are held on our Adopted Shore at Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral, that we’ve sponsored over 16 years. It’s more than ever time to “Live More Green and Live More Lean” with Suzanne & Joe Elliott, Founders and Directors from HOTY on the Island.
We will be hosting a free mini-Yoga session to warm-up. A Yoga Mat is NOT necessary, but if you want one, we suggest a cheap beach straw mat and/or beach towel or HOT Yoga mat, you can keep your belongings on it or use after jumping in the ocean to sun dry. We will be doing Standing Yoga poses only, known to warm-up the body and as a way to TAKE A STAND to honor nature and outdoor life and living in the Sunshine state. Earn good karma for our Mother Earth on the beach and help us help KBB with our Adopt-A-Shore clean-up. It will be very Therapeutic to practice our Healing, Original, Therapeutic YOGA inhaling the salty air from the sea as we watch the Sun Rise to help us Seize the Day! SEAS the Day! Feel the Rays! See the SEA! Smell the Salt! Hear the Waves! Touch the Earth! Experience SEA, SAND, SPACE & SURF!
Yoga in the sand, come earlier to watch the Sunrise. Participants can bring water and sunscreen.
KBB will provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. HOTY Team will provide table, sign-in, free yoga and accept donations for KBB.
The HOTY TEAM will be leading Standing Yoga poses the first thirty minutes to warm-up for the clean-up to start after taking a stand in the sand with Yoga.

Life on Our Lagoon Art Exhibit Opening
2021-09-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Eau Gallery, 1429 HIGHLAND AVE, MELBOURNE, FL, 32935, United States
Eau Gallery is proud to present the “Life on Our Lagoon,” a call to art to benefit the Marine Resources Council in Melbourne, Florida. The mission of the Council is to protect and save the Indian River Lagoon. The opening is Friday September 3 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. You won’t want to miss this one!
Stop by and see us at:
EAU GALLERY – 1429 HIGHLAND AVE. MELBOURNE, FL 32935 – 11:00 to 3:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 10:00 TO 4:00 ON SATURDAY – 321-253-5553

Post-Holiday Cleanup
2021-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD, FL, United States
TBD
If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org

Brevard County Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting September 2021
2021-09-17 08:30 | Natural Resurces Management Department, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
IRLProject@BrevardFL.gov

Monthly review of progress on Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan.
Monthly meeting for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee. Meeting will be held as a web-based Zoom Conference meeting. Meetings are also live on Brevard County’s Space Coast Government TV website or TV station.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Attend Zoom Conference
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Or One tap mobile :
US: +19292056099,,84565332883# or +13017158592,,84565332883#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 845 6533 2883
International numbers available.
In addition, a Zoom participation station can be set up at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, for any public who contacts Carol Gerundo, Administrative Assistant to the Director, via email at carol.gerundo@brevardfl.gov, or phone, 321-633-2016 before Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Public Comments may also be shared with the Committee in advance of the meeting by emailing Ms. Gerundo.
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MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day
2021-09-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Various
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, and the Ocean Conservancy, invites you to join in for this year’s cleanup.
To RSVP please visit https://mrccleanupday.eventbrite.com/?aff=cal or call 321-725-7775. The supplies for this event are allocated for each site based on these registrations, so it is very important for you to register. Thank you for your support!
~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 starting at 8 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 Eau Gallie Causeway and Boat Ramp.
Day of Event Check-in Site Location: Participants can check-in starting at 8 a.m. at the Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp at Eau Gallie Causeway (SR-518) Melbourne, FL 32935.
~MRC Cleanup Site 3: 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 starting at 8 a.m. at POW / MIA Park located at 5995 N US Hwy 1. Melbourne, Florida 32940.
~MRC Cleanup Site 4: Cleanup will take place along the shores of the 520 /West Cocoa Beach Causeway.
Day of Event Check-in Site Location: Participants can check-in starting at 8 a.m. at Constitution Bicentennial Park located at 801 West Cocoa Beach Cswy Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
*The event is free to participate in. Funds for the cause are raised through event shirt sales, sponsorships, and donations. Event shirts are $20. All participants need to register for their shirts by September 1, 2021. *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. If you are unable to attend and would just like to purchase a shirt in support, we can make arrangements for special delivery or pickup. You can select to have your shirt mailed to you through the “Please Mail My Shirt” ticket, which is a separate and additional fee.
Event Sponsorship: Show your support for the lagoon by adding your company logo to the event shirt for $150.00. View all sponsorship opportunities by clicking on the green “Tickets” button. Specialty sponsorships are available, please contact Steve at SharkeyMRC@gmail.com.

International Coastal Cleanup
2021-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD, FL, United States
TBD

Jean-Michel Cousteau: Protecting Our Water Planet
2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Join us at the Hilton Melbourne as famed ocean explorer and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau shares inspiring messages of environmental optimism!
Like his father Jacques before him, Jean-Michel has dedicated his life to educating the world about our wonderful “water planet” and encouraging action for its protection. He has produced more than 80 films, which have earned him Emmy, Peabody, and CableACE awards. His 2006 documentary Voyage to Kure is credited with inspiring President George W. Bush to establish the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hawaii.
All attendees are required to wear masks for the duration of this indoor event. Click here for directions to the Hilton Melbourne.
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Jean-Michel Cousteau: Protecting Our Water Planet is part of our Safari Under the Stars fundraising celebration, presented by Flammio Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Brevard Sustainability Working Group Monthly Meeting
2021-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Monthly Meeting

Online via Zoom unless otherwise noted

Adoption Team/Volunteer Appreciation
2021-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD, FL, United States

The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon
2021-10-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Pareidolia Brewing, 712 Cleveland St, Sebastian, FL, 32958, United States
The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon!
Saturday, October 2⋅12:30 – 3:30pm
Location:
Pareidolia Brewing Co.
712 Cleveland St, Sebastian, FL 32958, USA
Description:The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon!
Air up your tires, oil up your chains, and tighten your helmet strap! The Marine Resources Council (MRC) once again teams with the Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Charity Bicycle Pub Crawl group to raise awareness and funds to save the Indian River Lagoon, Saturday, October 2, 2021! This is the Bicycle group’s 3rd collaboration with MRC. The group hopes to attract over 150 riders and raise over $7,000.00 to benefit MRC’s effort to protect and improve the water quality of our cherished lagoon.

Pub Crawl participating venues include Sebastian’s most popular destinations, including Pareidolia Brewing, Mash Monkey’s Brewing, Capt. Butcher’s, Capt. Hiram’s, Earl’s, Pelican Pub, and the Tiki Bar.

The event is free to participate in.

Funds for the charity are raised through event shirt sales.
Click here to purchase your event shirt.
Event shirts are $25, and you don’t want to be the only one on the ride without a shirt. All participants need to register for their shirts ASAP. Shirts are only available by preorder and are not available for sale the day of the event. If you do not wish to purchase a shirt, we ask that you make a donation while you are along for the ride; every little bit helps. Proceeds from the event go to the Marine Resources Council’s efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon.
Event Starting Location, Rider Check-in, & event shirt pick up:
Pareidolia Brewing at 712 Cleveland St, Sebastian, FL 32958.

Audience: Open to the general public.
Fee: $0.00 – $25.00
To RSVP, please visit https://www.greatbikebarathon.com/shop.

Event Sponsorship: Show your support for the lagoon by adding your company logo to the event shirt for $100.00.

Rain Barrel Workshop
2021-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Bula Kava Bar & Coffeehouse, 124 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Description: Learn the Benefits of Collecting Rain Water. Build Your Own 55-gallon Rain Barrel. *Limited $50 Rain Barrel Rebates Available!
About this event
The Marine Resources Council is pleased to conduct a Rain Barrel Workshop with our Friend of the Lagoon Sponsor, Bula Kava Bar & Coffeehouse.
Cost: The Rain Barrel Workshop is Free to attend.
MRC is offering an opportunity for attendees to take home their own 55-gallon rain barrel after the workshop for a fee of $55. Space is limited, please RSVP (through the green “Tickets” button).
Click Here to RSVP

*City of Cocoa Utility customers are eligible for a $50 rebate for up to 2 rain barrels. Click here for rebate details.

*City of Melbourne RESIDENTS are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate. Click here for rebate details.

*City of Indian Harbour Beach RESIDENTS are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate. Click here for rebate details.

($55) Fifty-five-gallon rain barrels will be available for purchase on a first-come-first-serve basis while supplies last. Please RSVP and prepay for your rain barrel through the online registration to secure a barrel on the day of the event.
Did you know that a 90 square foot section of roof can fill a single 55-gallon rain barrel within the first inch of rainfall? Learn the benefits of collecting rainwater, the positive impact on the Lagoon, and how to construct your own rain barrel. With the purchase of the “Take Home A Rain Barrel” ticket, you will receive a 55-gallon rain barrel of your own to take home.
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this great opportunity possible! Please contact Nicole at 321.725.7775 or Nicole@mrcirl.org to inquire about sponsorship or event details.

Virtual 2021 Climate Leadership Series and Awards Showcase
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-15 | Virtual
The annual Climate Leadership Conference is North America’s premier event dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Hosted by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry, the conference brings together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community to explore energy and climate solutions, and opportunities to showcase climate leadership.

Amid another serious surge of Covid-19, we are foregoing our in-person event in New Orleans scheduled for October 13-15, 2021. Full registration refunds will be issued automatically.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the virtual 2021 Climate Leadership Series, kicking off with exclusive high-level plenary sessions and the Climate Leadership Awards Showcase, October 13-15.
Climate conversations continue throughout the fall with a series of expert-led webinars and workshops to address timely topics serving our ambitious efforts to meet ambitious climate goals.
Registration for the virtual 2021 Climate Leadership Series and Awards Showcase will open in late September. Be sure to sign up for our email list to receive the most up-to-date information.

Registration Questions or Requests:
Please direct any registration questions, requests, or special needs to registrations@climateleadershipconference.org
