Yoga in the Park: Reef Relief
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 – 9:00AM to 10:15AM
Because of weather this event will be held at the
MADEIRA BAY RESORT, 13235 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH
We have brought back our Yoga in the Park for Charity. Our theme will be “Yoga in the Park: Salutations to the Sea”. We will not be spending the donation dollars on big posters, t-shirts, advertisements, etc. So, please spread the word on FB, E-mail, Twitter, any social network as well as our favorite “word of mouth”
Every month a 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit our oceans and sea life. Our events have been a great success and we look forward to you helping us keep these going. We will be holding “Yoga in the Park: Salutations to the Sea” the second Saturday of every month (except Summer). See below for a list of the charities we have sponsored.
Join us for a donation only yoga class in the park at the Madeira Bay Resort, 13235 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
This month we are donating to the Reef Relief here in Florida.
North America’s only barrier reef lies approximately six miles seaward of the Florida Keys in waters that are typically fifteen to thirty feet deep. The reef tract starts near Miami and extends southwest to the Dry Tortugas, about sixty-seven miles west of Key West. Patch reefs continue up through the Palm Beaches.
Reef Relief mission is to preserve and protect our oral reef ecosystems. Your donation will be used to directly support Reef Relief programs such as the Discover Coral Reef School Program, Coral Camp for Kids, our Clean Water Campaign, and the Reef Relief Environmental Education Center. Donations allow Reef Relief to continue to work for our coral reefs.
Florida’s reef contains over fifty species of corals comprising over eighty percent of all the coral reef species in the Tropical Western Atlantic. Help us preserve our fragile and beautiful Coral Reefs.
While enjoying a yoga class, you will be part of a community-oriented spirit as well as spreading Karma by participating in this event for the benefit of our Oceans, the environment and the living creatures of our waterways. Our oceans give us calm and so does yoga – a perfect pairing.
Help by joining us. Suggested donation is $8.00-$15.00. 100% of donations go the charity.
We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to invite all your friends!
Bring the kids. There will be two 40 minute classes just for them. Bring your whole family, your friends. Help us help the planet.
Where: Salute! On the Beach,
1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West
When: Saturday March 31st 6-10pm
Musical Guest: Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24
Tickets: $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Buy tickets by calling Reef Relief at 305-294-3100 or
visit the Reef Relief Environmental Center at 631 Greene, St., Key West, FL
VISIT http://reefrelief.org/reef-relief%E2%80%99s-25th-anniversary-party/ for more details
Saturday January 28, 2012 9am-1:30pm
Join Reef Relief for a backcountry mangrove shoreline clean-up this Saturday, January 28th, 2012 from 9am-1:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help remove marine debris that can injure, entangle, or cause abrasions to sea turtles, birds and bottom dwelling organisms like sea fans, soft corals, and sponges.
This event has limited space so please RSVP by emailing Reef Relief at reefrelief@gmail.com or call 305-294-3100 to ensure that you can take part in this community conservation event. Volunteers should meet at 9:00am at the Reef Relief Environmental Center located at 631 Greene, St, and Key West, FL 33040. The Reef Relief Center is next to the Conch Republic Seafood Company Restaurant. We should be done by 1:30 pm.
Thanks to Clearly Unique Charters for hosting this community event.
Please RSVP to Reef Relief by reefrelief@gmail.com or call 305-294-3100.
Our coral reef ecosystems and indeed our planet are under relentless attack from manmade disasters, corporate greed and those who seek to weaken or eliminate existing environmental protection regulations and reduce funding for the agencies that are tasked with enforcing environmental protections.
As a science driven, membership based, grassroots organization, Reef Relief has always been in a position to take on the tough issues. We can do this because we rely on our members, and our community. Your support gives us the freedom to lead the way in challenging and perilous times.
Your donation to our effort gives us the necessary resources we need to succeed. Together we are Reef Relief, Independent, Strong and Effective, protecting our coral reef ecosystem.
Margaritaville presents a $10,439 donation to Reef Relief’s Exe. Director Mill McCleary. This donation was made possible through the purchase of t-shirts and a raffle at the Meeting of the Minds 2011. Thanks to all the Parrotheads & Margaritaville for selecting Reef Relief and coral reef conservation for your annual charity fundraising at the 20th Meeting of the Minds.
Reception at the 2011 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The 2011 SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by Reef Relief was a great success. This festival hopes to inspire people and unite communities to take action to protect their local Wild & Scenic places. This is the second year that Reef Relief has been able to host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival here in Key West. Thanks to our local sponsors the Saltwater Angler, Clearly Unique Charter, Debora Designs, Inc., Dancing Dolphins Spirit Charters and the Tropic Cinema.
Michael Sheilds opens the 2011 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The University of Oregon’s Institute of Marine Biology announces the on-line release of marine science lessons developed as part of its National Science Foundation Graduates in K-12 grant.
The following link http://pages.uoregon.edu/oimb/Academics/GK12/ leads you to:
1. Background on OIMB’s GK12 program
2. Lessons sorted by habitat
3. Resources including links to additional curriculum, photo and video libraries, ocean literacy standards, on-line marine education communities, etc.
Although our GK12 program targeted k-6th grades, many of these lessons are adaptable for older students.
Learn more about ocean literacy
photo:NOAA
There will be a shoreline cleanup this Saturday on Big Coppit with Reef Relief, Monroe County Recycling, T.R.A.SH.E.D. in the Keys and Waste Management. If you would like to help out this weekend, we will have about ten kayaks available for the canal/boat access areas and there is also lots of work to be done along Avenue F and Barcelona where the boat ramp is located on the north end of the street. We’ll have water for volunteers, but suggest you bring your own gloves and hat. Please check in at Big Coppit Park on Avenue F next to the church.
Please RSVP to Reef Relief at 305-294-3100 or reefrelief@gmail.com.
20th Annual Meeting Of The Minds: DON’T STOP THE CARNIVAL
November 3 – November 6, 2011
For decades the faithful PHlockers have met for their Parrot Head pilgrimage. This year they are marking this milestone by offering the chance to win a 5 Day / 4 Night stay for two at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel on Pensacola Beach, FL And by taking a chance to help protect north America’s only living coral reef
The Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Pensacola Beach sits on over 800 feet of gulf-front property. An additional 800 feet overlooks the bay. The new beachfront hotel features ‘barefoot elegance’ with 162 newly appointed guest rooms.
Raffle tickets will be on sale in the Margaritaville Store beginning with the early arrivals on Tuesday, November 1, and will be available throughout the Margaritaville Street Fair on Friday, November 4th, ending at 3PM. The winning ticket will be announced from the stage at 3:30PM.
You must be present to win. Tickets will be just $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
You can also support the reef by purchasing the Don’t Stop The Carnival design 100% cotton crew neck T’. Visit http://www.margaritavillestore.com/browse.cfm/4,3247.html. Limited quantities are available exclusively at Margaritaville Key West.
For only $5 per ticket the winner will receive airfare for 2 from any continental U.S. city to Pensacola Beach, FL., a 5 Day / 4 Night stay at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel, $100 for food & beverage at the hotel and a gift card from Margaritaville Key West with some travel fun(d)s applied for you to enjoy during your stay. A good return on your investment and welcome relief for our reef.
