Our Events

Canceled – Presentation at Island Earth Days 2020

Honeymoon Island State Park 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL, United States

Island Earth Days is coordinated with National Earth Day and organized by Friends of the Islands. Event is from 11-5pm Saturday and Sunday. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing […]

Canceled – Hands Across the Sands – Honeymoon Island

Honeymoon Island State Park 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL, United States

The waters of St. Joseph Sound are now part of the newly designated Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot and Dunedin has been named the Home City! Please join hands with us in support of keeping our Hope Spot healthy. The line of supporters we form will symbolize our community’s resolve to improve the health of […]

Funky Fitness Challenge and Self-Guided Cleanup

September is Family Health and Fitness Month! Join our Hope Spot Fitness Cleanup and keep yourself, your family, and your Hope Spot healthy! It's a win, win, win!  Start today and get a jump on the competition! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes.  […]

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Trashy Art Contest and Self-Guided Cleanup

Join our Trashy Art Contest Self-Guided Cleanup! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes.  The rainy season is upon us, and our summer storms are very effective at washing plastics and other debris into our Hope Spot.  We'd like to collect data on the […]

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Funky Fitness Challenge and Cleanup

Funky Fitness Challenge and Cleanup Join our Hope Spot Funky Fitness Cleanup and keep yourself, your family, and your Hope Spot healthy! It's a win, win, win!  Start today and get a jump on the competition! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes.  The […]

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Hope Spot Week – One Year Anniversary Education and Celebration

The fun and learning opportunities are virtually endless! In depth look at local efforts and initiatives to protect our Hope Spot from Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sanibel-Captive Conservation Foundation and City of Dunedin Engaging learning opportunities, videos and podcasts aimed to educate our community and celebrate our Hope […]

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Watch Party – Fenway Hotel co-hosted by Dunedin International Film Festival

Fenway Hotel 453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL, United States

View films and videos from local organizations working toward protecting the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Join Blue-Green Connections and Dunedin Film Festival in downtown Dunedin at the Fenway Hotel Ballroom, overlooking St. Joseph's Sound on October 7th from 4-9pm. We'll be hosting a Watch Party of films and videos from local organizations focused on […]

$10 – $25

First Annual Hope Spot Youth Summit with Dr. Sylvia Earle

Join the legendary Dr. Sylvia Earle and her sidekick, Shannon the Shark, for inspirational talk about the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot and protecting our waters After a week of engaging videos, citizen science, activities and challenges for kids, tune in to our first annual Hope Spot Youth Summit!  Hear from one of the most […]

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Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Earle, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida Aquarium, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and City of Dunedin

Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Week is upon us! Join us for a stimulating panel discussion followed by Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Earle and local organizations making waves to protect our local waters as they share their work. Learn about recent progress they’ve made and exciting breakthroughs that can facilitate restoration efforts both locally and […]

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