Beach Activation: Ocean Celebration & Community Connection
- WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- TIME: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- WHERE: 35th Street Beach, 3501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 (map)
- COST: Free with registration and signed waiver
Dive into a morning of ocean celebration and community connection! Join us on the beach at 35th Street for a robust lineup of family-friendly activities designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for our blue planet. Whether you’re learning to swim or taking on the 1-mile swim challenge, flowing through beachside Pilates or participating in the ceremonial paddle-out, there’s something for everyone. Beyond the waves, engage in hands-on conservation efforts like a beach cleanup or a dune restoration, or explore immersive art installations and live performances that highlight the intersection of creativity and environmental stewardship. This event is more than just a day at the beach—it’s a powerful statement of our collective commitment to ocean conservation, fostering connections between art, community, and the natural world.
🔹 WATER RECREATION & ENGAGEMENT
- 8:00–9:00 AM – Ocean Mile Exhibition Swim w/ Full Circle Coaching → Register here
- 8:30–9:30 AM – Pilates on the Beach w/ Pilates for the People → Register here
- 9:00–10:00 AM – Ceremonial Paddle-Out w/ Surfrider Miami → Registration coming soon
- 9:00–10:00 AM – Youth Swim Instruction w/ Breathe and Splash Swim School → Register here
🔹 COMMUNITY SERVICE & IMPACT
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Dune Restoration w/ Surfrider Miami & Frost Science MUVE → Register here
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Beach Cleanup w/ Clean Miami Beach & SeaKeepers → Registration coming soon
🔹 OCEAN ART & EDUCATION
- 8:00 AM–12:00 PM – Art Flags & Youth Art w/ Lauren Shapiro & partners
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Beach Blitz w/ Blue Scholars Initiative
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Microplastic Investigation w/ Oceana
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Reef Restoration Station w/ Rescue a Reef
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Collaborative Watercolor Mural w/ Big Blue & You
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Reef-Safe Sunscreen Awareness w/ Stream2Sea
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Water Quality Testing w/ Blue Water Task Force & EarthEcho
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Sea Turtle Conservation w/ Miami-Dade County Parks
🔹 What to bring: sun protection (hat, glasses, long sleeves, umbrella), reef-safe sunscreen, reusable water bottle (no single-use plastics, please!)