MLK Day of Service: Coastal Cleanup, Native Planting, and Nonprofit Expo

3801 Rickenbacker Causeway,Miami FL 33149

15 January, 2022

Description

MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems. Each year, on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is observed as a "day on, not a day off." MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community." This year, Outdoor Connections will be hosting a Day Of Service at Virginia Key North Point Park at its Adventure hub, The Virginia Key Outdoor Center. There will be a nonprofit exhibition fair during this event. Participants will be able to get information from local organizations and have the opportunity to sign up and get more involved with their program offerings! Service Opportunities 9:30AM - 11AM: Coastal Clean Up - We will be cleaning up our shores on Virginia Key. *Limited* Free Kayak rentals are available to Volunteers that RSVP at vkoc.net/cleanups. Free rentals are available at a first come, first serve basis. You must RSVP. We will also have a on land crew, cleaning the shoreline. Please RSVP. For those going on the water, you will be departing at 9:30AM. You must arrive 20 minutes prior for check-ins. Check ins start as early as 8:30AM11:40AM - 01:00PM: Native Tree Planting - Join us and Citizens for a Better South Florida as we plant native trees and plants around the Outdoor Center!***What Should I Bring? Dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot-wear. We recommend closed-toed shoes for beach cleanup and water shoes for kayaking/SUP Sunglasses and hat are highly recommended. Bring gloves if you have them (we suggest reusable working, gardening or dish gloves that you can pick up at the grocery store/home depot) We will have some onsite but cannot guarantee they will be in your size! Reusable Water bottle. There will be water stations to refill. This is a PLASTIC FREE EVENT! Forgot yours? Don’t worry, VKOC will have some for sale. Bring your Friends, we’re gonna need all the help we can get! **If you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver form in advance ***What Nonprofits will be There? As of 12/05/2021 the following organizations will be showcasing their programs and participating in service activities: 1 - Beyond the Bars 2 - Pridelines 3 - Dreams Hatchery 4 - Debris Free Oceans 5 - Citizens for a Better South Florida 6 - Greater Miami Service Corps 7 - Kristi House 8 - Outdoor Connections 9 - Catalyst Miami 10 - Code/Art 11 - Friends of WLRN 12 - Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. More Organizations are to be announced! ***CHECK-INS AND DIRECTIONS Check ins will begin at 8:30AM at Virginia Key Outdoor Center. For detail directions visit vkoc.net/directions Please show your RSVP confirmation email to be allowed into the park to avoid paying the $8 park admission. Your in-town gateway to the outdoors   Kayak  Paddleboard  Mountain Bike  Yoga  SUP Yoga  Parties Corporate Events  and more Heaven on Earth?  Well yes!  Virginia Key Outdoor Center (VKOC) is the best place to enjoy the outdoors.  With exceptional wildlife viewing, quality equipment, knowledgable and attentive staff  it's no wonder our customers keep coming back. Rentals are available daily so you can experience a stress free outdoor adventure seven days a week.    As an added bonus and rarely found in a park - full service snack shop, cold drinks, gift shop, new and used equipment and wait for it... showers, and clean air conditioned bathrooms.  Really!  Come visit, become part of the VKOC family.    Come visit the Florida wilderness, it's near, it's right downtown.    Virginia Key Outdoor Center 3801 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149 P.  786.397.3294 or 786.224.4777 [email protected]