SITE Florida Caribbean is turning Earth DAY into Earth WEEK! 

Did you know that our chapter was just awarded the SITE Global Award of Excellence for our efforts in Sustainability at SITE’s Global conference in Istanbul?  
That’s a BIG DEAL as there are many worthy events around the globe paying tribute to Mother Earth! 

Given the great feedback we received from last year’s event, we decided to “continue making babies” (insider joke – join us and find out how we do it!) and continue restoring the reefs surrounding us in Florida and the Caribbean. 
This year, we are offering opportunities for you to join us in Florida (Key Largo), Grand Cayman as well as the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana). 
Choose the location and date below to register and help us make our destinations better. 

All our locations also will offer a hotel rebate if you wish to spend the night! If you are interested in the overnight, please send your requested dates to [email protected].

Also, we encourage you to bring your reusable water bottle to avoid plastic bottles and ride share with a colleague! 

Florida: Key Largo
Date: Friday, April 19

Reefhouse Resort and Marina, an Opal Collection
103800 Overseas Highway, MM 103.8
Key Largo, FL 33037

Time frame: 4 to 7 pm 
Arrivals until 4 pm 
4 PM MOTE hands-on workshop with expert talk for 1.5 hours – check out www.mote.org
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Reception at the resort
Optional: Overnight for anyone who wants to stay. A limited amount of rooms are available for a rate of $ 129.00 plus tax; contact Debbi to be placed on a waiting list

REEF RESTORATION AT THE REEF HOUSE RESORT AND MARINA 
Do you breathe air? Silly – of course, you do! Did you know that 50-80% of the oxygen we breathe is produced by ocean plants? 
Coral Reefs are a kind of underwater rainforest and they are also nature’s barrier to stormwater surges and massive waves. However, just like the rainforests, reefs are fragile and on a decline. 
Join us at a hands-on coral reef restoration workshop courtesy of MOTE and the Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo in honor of Earth Day. 
You will learn about the incredible powerhouse we call “reef” which is vital not only as a habitat for fish but our very own survival! You will help restore a reef in the Florida Keys and learn how to protect this treasure. You will have the chance to speak with marine experts and enjoy a networking hour during the magic sunset in the Keys. 
The Reefhouse Resort, part of the OPAL Collection, is also offering a sweet overnight deal for those who want to make it a weekend in the Keys! 
Space is limited, please join and/or pledge towards our Reef Restoration project for EARTH DAY 2024

Register: 
$35 for SITE members and Florida Sustainable Network members
$70 for non-SITE members and guests
I can’t make it but would like to donate to MOTE.org 

Thank you, Reefhouse Resort and Marina, for sponsoring the event!