Welcome to Surfrider Foundation South Florida Chapter!
The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches.
Surfrider Foundation has over 50,000 members in the USA; in addition, International Surfrider Foundation chapters and affiliates have been established in many foreign countries including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal and Spain. Visit the Surfrider National Web Site for more news and membership information.
Check out our upcoming events and get involved!
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| Great Dune Restoration 2009 - December 5th! |
Surfrider Foundation South Florida Chapter is hosting the next awesome edition of our Great Dune Restoration 2009 and we need your help!
It's winter time here in South Florida and we are ready to remove some invasive Scaevola plants from the Coastal Dunes between 83rd Street and 87th Street East off Collins Avenue.
This activity will prepare the beach area for the planting of native species later this year.
We need everyone out in force to get the job done quickly.
So get pumped, call your friends, pile the wife and kids in the car and let's go have some fun in the dunes!
Spend a couple hours on a beautiful morning showing some love to the beach, and get a lifetime of good vibes for your effort!
Details:
Plant removal will be on the beach between 83rd Street and 87th Street East of Collins Avenue.
Parking is on the street and entrance for the event is at 85th Street and Collins Avenue.
Participants are encouraged to bring shovels and gloves; Surfrider will provide these items in limited quantity. Thanks!
Date:
Saturday - December 5th, 2009
Time:
10 AM - 1 PM
Location:
North Shore Open Space Park
8501 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Click HERE for a map
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| Chapter Elections, December 17th! |
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| Surf Film Double Feature a Great Success! |
It was another sold out show at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on November 6th when the South Florida chapter of the Surfrider Foundation hosted a double feature surf film night.
Our goal was to raise funds for their campaigns to protect public beach access and educate the community on water pollution issues. The opening film was Echo Beach, a tribute to the birth of the surf industry in Newport Beach, California. The main feature was Spectacular Adventures, a montage showcasing east coast pros surfing around the world.
Surfrider volunteers prepared and served delicious organic dinners for the guests while Barefoot Wines and Kona Beers donated the beverages. Many other volunteers were key for the success of the event, which has been held semiannually for the last three years. The latest event had the most raffle prizes to be won, including a new surfboard from Catch A Wave Surf Shop and a complete skateboard from Quiksilver Surf Shop. Other prizes were donated by: Island Water Sports - North Miami Beach, Liquid Tube Surf Shop, F1rst Surf Shop, Kulchashok Music, Jordan Kaplan Chiropractor, Cyclus, and CR Surf Travel Co. Reycling containers were provided by Rescue Earth.
For more information on Surfrider's upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, visit - www.surfrider.org/southflorida. You can also find the chapter on Facebook (Surfrider SoFla)
A good time was had by all.
Beautiful Girls
Awesome People
Thanks again to these generous sponsors: |
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Thanks again for making the event a great time!
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| Many thanks to our Dune Restoration Participants! |
We would like to thank the students from Ada Merritt K-8 Center, the students from the Academy of Arts & Minds, the folks from The Peacock Foundation for their generous contributions and everyone who participated in the event.
We are grateful for your efforts and you should be proud that you are having a positive impact on the World through your participation.
We look forward to seeing you in the future!
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| We want to improve! |
We want to understand you better, so we are asking that you take a quick survey!
Your answers will help us improve and provide activities you'll enjoy.
Click here to take our Survey!
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| Calendar of Events |
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| Surfrider Foundation South Florida Meeting and Chapter Elections! |
We will host the next Surfrider Foundation South Florida Member meeting Thursday, December 17th @ 7 PM at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens.
We will be voting for various Chapter officials. Don't miss it!
Bring a friend and get involved!
Location:
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Click HERE for a Map
Everyone is encouraged to attend and get involved. We will be discussing important topics pertaining to Surfrider's mission. Pizza and refreshments for everyone!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Welcome Message from Surfrider Foundation CEO, Jim Moriarty |
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| Healthy Beaches Sample Summary - Week of October 12, 2009 |
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