May 5: Surfrider Cinco de Mayo Surf Party Fundraiser @ Garden

“Surfrider Foundation Miami and the Miami Surf Archive Project are partnering up to bring you another exciting event of surf, music, and fun.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we will be hosting the premier of Rumors: a Cinematographic journey into Mexico’s deepest surf scene.
Also on the big screen we will be projecting rare, vintage surf footage from 1970s Miami Beach, courtesy of filmmaker Bruce Walker.

The evenings activities will include music by Mike Maytin, a prize raffle, sponsored drinks, food trucks, and various multi-media stations depicting Miami’s surf history. 

We will also be announcing the launch of the Bimini-Miami Blue Water Challenge - a never attempted 40-mile plus SUP crossing from Bimini to Miami that will help raise awareness for Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics.

- Doors open at 7PM and close at 11PM.
- Admission is free and all ages are welcome. 
- Parking is available across the street and at various nearby garages. 
- Address: Miami Beach Botanical Gardens:
2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors:   The WebsterThe Standard HotelF1rst Surf Shop, Macys,  QuicksilverWhole Foods MarketThe GladesSquare GrouperC4 Waterman,
Sea SpecsFCS42Below VodkaKona Brewing CoSeven Tiki RumKulcha Shok Muzik,
3rdandOcean, Aquaworld Miami Beach, Boucher Brothers, Ricky Carroll Surfboards, DadeCoSurf.com   

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April 26: Scientist/Diver James Byrne from Nature Conservancy speaks at Surfrider meeting

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Surfrider Miami’s April community meeting will feature a talk with The Nature Conservancy’s Marine Science Program Manager for South Florida and the Caribbean.

This will be a great chance to hear the latest about our near shore reef ecosystem.  

WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 7 pm

WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139 

James Byrne is the Conservancy’s Marine Science Program Manager for South Florida and the Caribbean and provides technical and scientific leadership for marine conservation initiatives in south Florida, the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. James came to the Conservancy from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A diving instructor and Dive Safety Officer for the Conservancy, he helps set standards for the Conservancy’s scientific diving operations and also trains partner organizations in safe and effective diving practices. James is an avid surfer and is committed to conserving the fragile marine world.

More on Byrne: http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/caribbean/underwater-science-dives-deep-into-coral-reef-research.xml

CANCELLED…April 21: Surfrider celebrates Earth Day on Miami Beach

Due to inclement weather…….Look for the Surfrider Miami tent on Saturday, April 21 down on SoBe as we join with other organizations in the Ecomb/City of Miami Beach’s  Adopt-A-Beach program for a beach clean-up and celebration of Mother Earth and Mother Ocean. 

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.

Sat. March 17: Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day on the beach

Please join Surfrider Miami for some old skool community volunteering at the beach. We will remove the final stretch of North Shore Open Space Park’s invasive plants.
WHEN: Saturday, March 17 from 9:45 am – 1 pm
WHERE: South end of North Shore Open Space Park, 79 St & Collins Ave
                  look for Surfrider tent next to the dune
Surfrider provides all you need:
- permit & trained biologist instruction
- cold water/snacks
- gloves/tools/cutters
- great vibes & comraderie
- community service forms for students

NOTES: – Young kids must be accompanied by adult.
- Wear solid shoes – no sandals!
- Bring re-fillable water bottle
- Bring family/friends/neighbors
- Help us spread the word

More info on Surfrider’s restoration of Miami Beach’s dune system:
http://www.miamisurfrider.org/chapter-initiatives-2/dune-restorations/ 

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