Florida Climate Week, led and organized by the VoLo Foundation, is a week-long initiative that encourages Floridians to participate in expert-led virtual sessions, connect through community events, take meaningful action, and amplify their voices for a sustainable future. Surfrider's Florida network is excited to participate in the 2026 Florida Climate Week with 5 in-person events offering on-the-ground climate action and a student leader panel exploring coastal advocacy and leadership!
Surfrider Florida Club Leaders Panel - Waves of Change: Student-Led Coastal Advocacy
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
3:00-4:00 pm, Virtual
Moderated by Carolyn Curtin, Student Club Network Manager, Surfrider Foundation
Panelists:
Frankie Just, President, Surfrider University of Florida Club
Merrick Walder, Vice President, Surfrider University of Florida Club
Angel Avedo, President, Surfrider Florida International University Club
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Orlando Chapter x Keep Orlando Beautiful - Cleanup & Celebration at Surfrider OFR (Kitty Beautiful Cafe)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm, Downtown Orlando
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Miami Chapter - Dune Restoration at Miami Beach
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:45-11:45 am, Miami Beach
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First Coast Chapter - Dune Restoration at Jax Beach
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00-11:00 am, Jacksonville Beach
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Space Coast Chapter - Ocean Friendly Gardening at William Dewey Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00-11:00 am, Indialantic
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Florida Keys Chapter - Coastal Cleanup at Long Key Bridge
Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Long Key
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We hope to see you in October! Many more free climate week events are available via the official Florida Climate Week schedule.
As Florida Policy Manager, Katie works at the intersections of policy, law, and public engagement. She attended law school at Florida State University College of Law and completed the Environmental Law program. She received her undergraduate degree in anthropology from Princeton University.