Conserve & Connect: Saving Rice's Whales Register

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Wed, Oct 22, 20256:00 PM8:30 PM  (Eastern)

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Conserve & Connect: Saving Rice's Whales

Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to the Suncoast Sierra Clubs exciting new quarterly event, Conserve & Connect, happening at the great new Thrive DTSP location in the St. Petersburg. Join us for our inaugural gathering on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Dive into captivating discussions about the endangered Rice Whale with Laura Engleby from Ocean Alliance, and hear from Michael McGrath, Sierra Club Floridas Lead Organizer, about our lawsuit challenging a government plan that inadequately protects this rare species.Savor light refreshments and snacks, and help us save on costs by bringing your own wine and help make it zero waste with your own place setting, and cup. Its the perfect opportunity to dive into learning, meet awesome folks, roll up your sleeves for action, and have a whale of a time. Can't wait to see your smiling face there!

Webinar URL:

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Organized By: Suncoast Group

Event Organizers:
Mary Gerken
   volunteer@suncoastsierra.org

🎉 Meetup Invitation: Conserve & Connect with Suncoast Sierra Club! 🎉
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🎉 Meetup Invitation: Conserve & Connect with Suncoast Sierra Club! 🎉

You're invited to our first "Conserve & Connect" meetup at the Thrive DTSP in St. Petersburg where one of our FL Chapter office's is located in this lively co-working space! 

Save the date for:
Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.


!!Get to know the local Suncoast Sierra leaders who are championing a better environment through conservation, clean energy, environmental justice, and political advocacy. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP to secure your spot!

🔍 Dive into fascinating facts about the endangered Rice's Whale with Laura Engleby, and listen to Michael McGrath, Sierra Club Florida’s Lead Organizer, as he shares our campaign efforts to better protect this rare species--it is estimated that there are only around 50 left in our Gulf!

🍷 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, including beer, wine, and tasty food.

This is a great opportunity to learn, meet incredible people, get involved, and have a whale of a time! We’re excited to see your smiling face there! The event promises to be a whale of a tale that you won't want to miss!

You can find out more about Rice's Whales in a special species profile in the Sierra Magazine or at the coalition website of Our Gulf Our Whale. 🌊 See you there!  

Cost: FREE

Signup Instructions: We'd love for you to RSVP so we can grab the perfect amount of snacks, save some cash, and keep waste to a minimum.

Bring: Zero Waste Goal: please bring your own place setting & cup. Help us save costs by brining your own wine or other beverage.

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