Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

GreenSpace Water Alliance Coastal Cleanup
2026-09-19
Help Clean Up The Indian River Lagoon
In Celebration Of International Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026

KBB International Coastal Cleanup 2026
2026-09-19 08:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP, an annual event, is on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with multiple locations along Brevard County beaches and other waterways.

MRC International Coastal Cleanup Event
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00
International Coastal Cleanup Day is partnered with Keep Brevard Beautiful and Ocean Conservancy! This is an annual event to clean up as much trash from our waterways as possible. We’ll be on and in the water, so please bring water, appropriate shoes, clothes, and sun coverage!
The Ted Moorhead Lagoon House is the headquarters of MRC and sits between US-1 and the Indian River Lagoon. It is also a public park of the City of Palm Bay and a welcome center on the IRL National Scenic Byways. As we are committed to leaving a cleaner world behind, we’ll be hosting a litter sweep of the Indian River Lagoon shoreline on the property.
What will volunteers do?
Volunteers will clean up trash and debris from the shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Volunteers should be prepared to be in the Florida heat and humidity. Hats, water, sunscreen (or UPF clothing), and close-toed shoes are required. Water shoes are highly recommended. Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers are provided. There is a bathroom, water fountain, and building with AC on site for breaks.

https://dash.pointapp.org/events/761069
Sat, Sep 19th, 2026
9 AM – 12 PM (EDT)
3275 Dixie Highway Northeast, Palm Bay, FL, USA

MIC CHECK THE VOTE
2026-09-26 12:00 - 16:00

Duane De Freese and Virginia Barker to Speak at Space Coast Association of Realtors
2026-09-30 12:30 - 13:30
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM with lunch and presentations to begin at 1:00 PM on September 30.
Duane De Freese and Virginia Barker to present.
The format will include a presentation from a representative for each ballot initiative appearing on the November ballot, followed by opportunities for the audience to engage directly with each group.
In addition to the presentations, the plan is to have informational tables set up with handouts and educational materials and hope to have representatives from the different groups on hand at the tables to answer questions. Members will be able to visit the tables both before and after the speaker presentations to ask questions and gather additional information about the initiatives that interest them.

2950 Pineda Plaza Way
Palm Shores, FL 32940
U.S.A.
Map to the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®

Ocean Reef Beach Festival
2026-10-03 10:00 - 17:00
Event : Ocean Reef Beach Festival
Date : October 3, 2026
Location : Pelican Beach Park, 1495 N. Hwy A1A , Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Time : 10am – 5pm
Attendance/Cost : Free
Support by attending this one-of-a-kind community event that brings together environmental organizations, local artists, live music, food and family activities set against the studding Pelican Beach Park oceanfront backdrop. This vibrant one day festival plans to feature more than 100 vendors throughout the clubhouse, parking area and the greenspace of the park itself.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet, learn from and engage directly with partner groups who protect, preserve and regulate the natural environment we all live and play in.

Event Highlights:
Marine education provided by federal, state, educational, and non-profit organizations
Local and beyond arts and crafts vendors
Live music
Food vendors
Craft beer
Hands on activities for children
Parking is limited so attendees are encouraged to carpool, walk, bike or use alternative transportation if possible.

For more info : https://www.facebook.com/ORBFest
Instagram: ocean_reef_beach_festival
Facebook: Ocean Reef Beach Festival

Lagoon Family Fun Day Goode Park Palm Bay
2026-10-04 | Goode Park, 1300 Bianca Dr NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Activities are planned for every age…bring the family and friends. Join the fun in Goode Park.
Visit the food trucks and the tents with education on Lagoon revival and preservation efforts of many kinds, including experts representing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Restore Our Shores/Brevard Zoo, Keep Brevard Beautiful, Little Growers, and special information about activities and opportunities in Turkey Creek (which runs adjacent to Goode Park).
The Marine Resources Council will be on hand to teach youth classes (but anyone can attend) demonstrating how water quality affects marine life in the Lagoon.
Exhibitors and activities:

Parks and Rec will have a booth with activities for young children.
MRC will have a teen Lagoon educational activity table
IRLNEP will have some kids activity at her booth.
SOIRL will be on hand
Camille Hadley, Make A Green Noise, will have her students there to talk about what they are doing in the community.
Brevard Zoo, Restore Our Shores
Keep Brevard Beautiful
BIRLC will have a Lagoon related arts and games table for kids.
Food trucks will be located in the parking area adjacent to the pavilion.
There is a large grassy area under the trees that would be good for activities that require more area like corn hole or other toss games.

Time: 10am – 4pm
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: If you would like to volunteer and be part of the crew that day, click the link and fill out the form and welcome aboard!
Volunteer to help the Lagoon!

Thousand Islands Flotilla - Cocoa Beach
2026-10-10
Big Fun. Big Message.
Join the FLOTILLA, as your Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs spell out V-O-T-E–Y-E-S-!
Stay tuned for more info.
Volunteer to help the Lagoon!

Lagoon Fest Oct 17
2026-10-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Front Street Park, 2205 South Front Street, Melbourne, FL, 06513, United States
Please mark this event, Oct 17th, on your calendars now.
Join us at Front Street Park for LAGOON FEST.

It’s that time of year that the City of Melbourne starts planning for this year’s Lagoon Fest (formally known as IRL Day). It will be held on Saturday October 17th at Front St. Park again and this year the city be utilizing the community center for speakers as well as the entire park for vendors. There will be live music and food trucks again as well.

MRC 2026 Low Impact Development Conference
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-23
MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL

Focus topics

Public-Private Partnerships
Policy and Governance Innovations
HOAs and Residential Communities
Community-Driven Infrastructure
Advocacy and Education
Equity and Access

highlights

Keynote from 1000 Friends of Florida
Presentations from municipal, community, academic, and business leaders.
Panel: Building community support for stormwater project implimentation
Panel: Creating climate-resiliant communities
Pre-Conference Field Trip

New Location!
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
1550 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanside. They will also be the host hotel for participants wishing to stay in the area overnight. Block room rates are now available.

Make a Green Noise Event
2026-10-24 08:00 - 13:00
Our MAKE A GREEN NOISE Environmental Justice Forums bring together residents, community leaders, nonprofits, academic professionals, and policymakers to engage, educate, and mobilize around environmental and public health issues. By combining expertise with lived experience, we help communities understand local environmental challenges and design practical, just, and resilient solutions. These are hosted in South Melbourne twice annually, once in March and once in October, in partnership with NAACP South Brevard Branch.

UPCOMING FORUM:​
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Make a Green Noise: Community-Led, Policy Driven Shaping the Future of Resilient Communities in South Melbourne
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Joseph N. Davis Community Center
2547 Bruce D. Buggs Street
Melbourne, Florida 32901
