Sierra Club-Broward Group
Adopt-a-Dune Event
Saturday January 10 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dr. Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Pelican Pavilion
Adopt-a-Dune event invites volunteers to plant salt-tolerant vegetation, such as sea oats and other diverse native plants, in a prominent area within Mizell/Johnson State Park. This initiative aims to provide both immediate and long-term benefits for the dune system, enhancing its structure and sustaining its ecological value.
Adopt-a-Dune, in collaboration with the South Florida Audubon Society, will implement a comprehensive approach to ensure project success. Volunteers will receive an educational component designed to raise awareness about coastal ecosystems, their vulnerabilities, and the essential role dunes play.
What to wear:
Closed-toe shoes--NO FLIP FLOPS
comfortable, breathable long /pants, sun block, and a hat
No plastic water bottles
What Will Happen:
Volunteers will plant salt-tolerant plants, like sea oats and other diverse native species, in a designated high-visibility area of the state park. Volunteers will immediate and long-term benefit from re-creating the dune system.
About Us
The South Florida Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Broward County. It promotes conservation through local, regional, national, and global environmental advocacy and activities throughout South Florida, focusing on birds, wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. The Adopt a Dune volunteer-based service model engages the community through outreach and education, fostering a sense of ownership that enhances the goal of successfully protecting our shoreline.
