Dive into a morning of ocean celebration and community connection! Join us on the beach at 81st 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, flowing through beachside yoga 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 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 AND ENGAGEMENT
7:30am-9am, Ocean Mile Exhibition Swim with Full Circle Coaching << REGISTER HERE >>
8:30am-9:30am, Beach Yoga with Emilia Garth << REGISTER HERE >>
9am-10am, Ceremonial Paddle-Out with Surfrider Miami << REGISTER HERE >>
9am-10am, Youth Ocean Swim Instruction with Breathe and Splash Swim School << REGISTER HERE >>
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IMPACT
9:30am-10am, Rehabilitated Seabird Release with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
10am-12pm, Beach Cleanup with Clean Miami Beach, The International SeaKeepers Society, and VolunteerCleanup.Org << REGISTER HERE >>
OCEAN ART AND EDUCATION
8am-12pm, Art Flags by Jenna Efrein
8am-12pm, Youth Artwork by Jenna Efrein, in collaboration with Breakthrough Miami, Overtown Youth Center, and The Motivational Edge
9am-12pm, MPA/Neon Reef Advocacy with Urban Paradise Guild
9am-12pm, Microplastics Investigation with Oceana
9am-12pm, Rebuilding the Lego Reef with Rescue a Reef
9am-12pm, Collaborative Ocean Mural with Big Blue & You
9am-12pm, Reef-Safe Sunscreen & Skin Care Awareness with Stream2Sea
9am-12pm, Protecting Reefs with Students for Coral Preservation
9am-12pm, Water Quality Testing with the Blue Water Task Force and EarthEcho International
9am-12pm, Creatures from the Beach with The International SeaKeepers Society
9am-12pm, Sea Turtle Conservation with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, Sharky the Dolphin Readings with Blair Mase Guthrie
🔹 What to bring: sun protection (hat, glasses, long sleeve shirt, beach umbrella), reef-safe sunscreen; reusable water bottle, no single-use plastic, please!
Swim participants MUST:
Have strong swimming skills and ability to complete a 1-mile open water distance.
Be 12 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18.
Supply personal swim gear (goggles and brightly colored swim cap) and have prior open water experience.
Complete the Release of Liability Agreement (link in Eventbrite registration).
Event Parking:
Nearby Public Parking:
Municipal Lots at 80th & 81st St & Collins Ave
Municipal Lot at 83rd St & Collins Ave. (5min walk)
Street Parking: Metered parking on Collins Ave and adjacent streets
Public Transit: Served by Miami Beach Trolley (North Beach Loop)
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