Surfrider News & Events: September 2011
By John Hearin
The Cocoa Beach Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and the Sierra Club are presenting the first ever Space Coast Green Living Festival on September 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach — a “green” certified hotel — there will be vendors, speakers, food, films, children’s activities, and live music to showcase environmentally friendly practices that residents can incorporate into their daily lives.
You’ll discover how local corporations are incorporating green practices, find products and services that are healthier for you and the environment, as well as learn simple ways you can be more eco-friendly. There will also be special presentations by the Surfrider Foundation Emerald Coast Chapter — an area of Florida that was hit hard by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Hear their stories on how the oil continues to impact their beaches.
We are living in a time when pollution is widespread, natural resources are being threatened, and our dependency on oil is forcing us to look for alternative ways to “fuel” our needs and live healthier lives. Our dependency on non-renewable resources is costing us more and more each day, so let us help you find alternative ways to live a healthier, greener life!
Go to www.spacecoastgreenlivingfest.org for more information.
We’re also conducting a Banana River Lagoon cleanup on September 17 as part of the Florida Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and Keep Brevard Beautiful. We’ll depart from Ramp Road at 8 a.m. on kayaks provided by Fin Expeditions.
Upcoming events:
Every Wednesday: Surfrider Surf Flicks, Rum Runners Tavern, 5 p.m.
September 2-5: NKF Surf Festival, Cocoa Beach Pier
September 17: Banana River Lagoon Cleanup, Ramp Road, 8 a.m.
September 17: Space Coast Green Living Festival, Cocoa Beach Courtyard Marriot, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 20: Chapter general meeting, Café Surfinista, 6 p.m.
September 24: Space Coast Music Festival, Manatee Park, Cape Canaveral, 11 a.m.
Whether you surf, body board, swim, fish, bike, walk, or just enjoy a clean healthy beach, please consider joining the Surfrider Foundation. We hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. at Café Surfinista, 86 North Orlando Ave. in Cocoa Beach. Hope to see you there. Website: www.surfrider.org/cocoabeach