Baynanza 2006
Baynanza 2006 was a great experience for my husband and me. Assigned to clean-up Vizcaya, we headed over there at the assigned 9 am. After checking in, with minimal instruction, we were handed a trash bag and sent over to where the bay meets the land. Entering Vizcaya, you’d think that there is no way that this clean up will be necessary. The grounds are impeccably maintained. But as we...
Read MoreLitter Free Miami
I wanted to remind our GreenerMiami readers that we are seeking 18 more people to pledge to pick up one piece of litter everyday for one month. It’s a pledge you can find here on PledgeBank – and it will bring us towards a greener, cleaner, Miami. I was encouraged to read Living Green in LA’s 10 Free Ways to be Green post…#2, when you see litter, pick it up! Please join...
Read MoreBaynanza Registration Extended Through April 10
According to the website, Baynanza registration has been extended through Monday, April 10. Register here, or see our previous post for more information. Baynanza is an annual Biscayne Bay Clean-up that will take place on April 22, 2006, from 9 am – 12 noon. GreenerMiami has been assigned to our first choice,Vizcaya. If you will also be located at Vizcaya and would like to meet up, please...
Read MoreSunken Boats: Who’s Responsibility?
As I was watching the City of Miami television station the other day, they discussed the use of federal funds in order to finally remove some of the boats sunken by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. The real deal is that the boat owner is responsible for boat removal. I believe that it is not reasonable to rely on the boat owner to remove their sunken boat from the water…at least not the way...
Read MoreSign up now for BAYNANZA
It’s time to sign up for Baynanza. Time is running out…registration ends on Monday, April 3 (this coming Monday) for the event that will take place on Saturday, April 22, 9am-12pm. What it is: Baynanza is a Biscayne Bay Clean Up Day, and this year, it falls exactly on Earth Day! What better way to celebrate Earth Day than picking up trash to clean up the shorelines? Where it is: Lots...
Read MorePledgeBank: Litter Free Miami
I know, I know, "Is this girl ever going to stop talking about TRASH?" It’s just that the litter around here has been driving me nuts lately. I’ve started a pledge on PledgeBank.com, and I’m hoping some of you locals (Miami, South Florida in general) will join me. I’ve pledged to pick up at least one piece of litter everyday for a month…only if 20 other...
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