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June 2019
Dunedin Boat Club Presentation
Blue-Green Connections gave a presentation to the Dunedin Boat Club regarding the threats to our waters, the characteristics that make our waters special, and the collaboration that will be facilitated by the designation of a "Hope Spot". It was well-received and the Dunedin Boat Club has voted in support of the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot!
Find out more »October 2019
Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Launch Gala
About this Event Blue-Green Connections is celebrating Mission Blue's designation of the Florida Gulf Coast as a Hope Spot! An evening event on October 25th will be held at the historic Fenway Hotel in Dunedin. Prominent speakers, including Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle, will talk to a roomful of guests enjoying food from local eateries about the importance of the oceans, the Florida Gulf Coast, and the many on-going efforts to keep it around for generations to come.…
Find out more »Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Education
Join us in the Dunedin Library for education about the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! What is a Hope Spot? What makes our waters special? Why were the boundaries selected? Find all this out and more. Presentation by Vicki Love - President, Blue-Green Connections. Learn all about the very local species of sharks and rays and ecosystems that make up the waters surrounding Pinellas County - Presentation by Moriah Moore - President of Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (CMERA)…
Find out more »Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Ribbon Cutting and City Ceremony
Photo Credit Todd Browning Join us for a "Ribbon Cutting" for the newly declared Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot with Dunedin at the epicenter! Sylvia Earle will speak about the importance of this great designation and will be giving an award to the city for its involvement in making this become a reality. More info at the Hope Spot Festivities for All Ages event page
Find out more »Hope Spot Festivities for All Ages – Science Madness!
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting and City Ceremony with Dr. Sylvia Earle, we'll be celebrating in Pioneer Park and Scottish Hall! Mini Film Festival and Science Madness at Scottish Hall. Live Native Animals, Arts and Crafts, Games, Eco-friendly booths will be located at Pioneer Park. Visit the Facebook event page for more details! ***Note - Education begins early at 10am at the Dunedin Library and City Ceremony…
Find out more »Think & Drink – Scientific Pub Crawl and Poker Run
Join us on October 26th for the "Think & Drink" Scientific Pub Crawl and Poker Run during the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Celebrations Throughout Dunedin. Learn from world renowned scientists while drinking locally brewed craft beer. For every science talk you witness, earn a poker card. Best poker hand wins a prize, so the more cards you have the better your chances! Visit the Think & Drink event page for more information about the speakers and schedule. Happening at…
Find out more »Prizes at HOB Brewing Co. Back Patio
Conclude the afternoon with awards at the family friendly HOB Brewing Co Patio! Prizes for Best Ocean-themed Costume, Costume with Most Creative Use of Recycled Materials, Best Poker Hand, Scavenger Hunt Winner.
Find out more »April 2020
Canceled – Presentation at Island Earth Days 2020
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 topic for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make…
Find out more »May 2020
Canceled – Hands Across the Sands – Honeymoon Island
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 our waters and eliminate threats including offshore oil drilling and seismic testing in our gulf waters. May 16th 2020 SCHEDULE subject to change: 9:30 –…
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