Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group

NOTE: Please register for this event at this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001nbY9IIAU

The Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group Energy Committee and the Mandel Library present Catherine Uden, Senior Field Representative for Oceana in Florida ,and Evan Orellana, Regional Manager of the Surfrider Foundation for Florida and Puerto Rico.
Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15)
Mandel Public Library 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 3rd Floor Auditorium. A librarian will hand out free 2-hour parking vouchers for cars parked in the City Garage at 401 Banyan Blvd. or at 199 N. Dixie Hwy.
The Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group Energy Committee will provide light refreshments.
Two Presentations:
“Protecting our Oceans through Policy Change”
Catherine Uden explains how Florida residents, business owners, and local elected officials can help Oceana advance legislation to protect our oceans and marine life.
Before working at Oceana, Catherine taught in the Broward County Public School System for fifteen years. For the last decade, her work has focused on ocean and coastal conservation in Broward County. She has led efforts to reduce plastic pollution, protect coastal habitat, and ensure public beach access.
“The Ocean Needs More Friends”
Evan Orellana discusses how Surfrider fights for beach access, clean water, reduction of plastic pollution and for healthier coastal ecosystems. He will highlight the value of local volunteers who protect our ocean waves and beaches through cleanups and water testing.
After earning a bachelor of science degree in marine biology at Florida Atlantic University, Evan served as director of education at Sandoway Discovery Center, an oceanfront historic nature and shark conservation museum in Delray Beach.

NOTE: You must register and pay at this link to attend this event: https://givebutter.com/ceramics-for-a-cause-aosmbf

JOIN US FOR A FUN FUNDRAISER!

Why: Ceramics for a Cause funds our conservation outreach programs, which include Palm Beach County Inspiring Connections Outdoors (PBC ICO—serving urban youth) and the Elaine Usherson Environmental Scholarship Fund for summer camps, as well as our year-round conservation efforts.
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM
Where: Picasso’s Creative Workshop, 7451 S Military Trail, Lake Worth, 33463
Event: Create your own unique functional art in the form of a plate, bowl, or coffee cup. Event includes all materials. If you want to go bigger or make a set, you can. Discuss with Picasso’s staff at the event.

1. Join us for light refreshments, conversation, and a fun few hours with like-minded environmentalists.
2. Suggest comfortable dress to match the comfortable atmosphere.
3. Your one-of-a-kind art piece will be ready for pick-up 1 to 2 weeks after the event.

Tickets: $40. Please register here. https://givebutter.com/ceramics-for-a-cause-aosmbf
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