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Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards To Host

‘Winter Wishes Celebration’ Thursday, Dec. 21

The Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit About Gumbo Limbo Coastal
conservation organization involved in the preservation, Stewards
rescue, rehabilitation, research and release of marine life, Coastal Stewards was established
is hosting a Winter Wishes Celebration on Thursday, Dec. in 2012 as Friends of Gumbo Limbo
21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Lagoon (6000 N. Flagler and is an independent 501(c)(3)
Drive) in West Palm Beach. The family-friendly event will nonprofit organization that sponsors
feature presentations by marine life conservation experts; marine life conservation. The mission
an awards presentation honoring the local unsung heroes of Coastal Stewards is to inspire
of coastal conservation; and a Coastal Stewards LEGO people to support the stewardship
competition designed for kids ages 5 to 16. Tickets are now and research of coastal and marine
available. Events will include: ecosystems. In 2023, the organization
• Experts in the Round: The Coastal Stewards will host expanded its focus on the rescue,
some of the foremost experts in the field of ecosystems and rehabilitation, research and release
marine life conservation, who will delve into the various of sea turtles to incorporate marine
components of marine life conservation, discussing critical life including seagrass, dolphins,
issues such as habitat preservation, species protection and manatees and whales. Learn more
sustainable management practices. The session will begin at https://www.facebook.com/
with an overview of the current state of marine ecosystems GumboCoastal.
worldwide, providing a detailed understanding of the
intricate web of life beneath the oceans’ surface.
• Awards Presentation: The Coastal Stewards
will honor the unsung heroes of coastal conservation
at its inaugural “Coastal Stewards of the Year” awards
presentation. This special event is dedicated to recognizing
individuals and organizations whose tireless efforts have
made a significant impact on the preservation and promotion
of ecosystems and marine life.
• Coastal Stewards Lego Competition: The “Brick by Upscale Resale
Brick: Coastal Stewardship LEGO Challenge” invites all
LEGO enthusiasts and eco-advocates to dive into the world Experience The Difference
of creativity and conservation. This unique competition
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focusing on the vital ecosystems and marine life that call
the South Florida coastlines home. Builds will be voted on
at the event and will be judged on creativity, originality,
and the clarity of the coastal stewardship message. Prizes
will be awarded in each age group.
“By attending this celebration, guests will be contributing
to our mission of preserving and protecting our coastal
ecosystems while being educated on the fragile environments
vital to marine life, specifically sea turtles and manatees,”
said John Holloway, CEO/president, Coastal Stewards. “Our
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