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Atlantic Beach balloon ban would make people pay the price for releasing balloons, lanterns
After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, for decades. But after they float away, those balloons turn into trash and often wind up harming wildlife. Now, there’s a new…
Read MoreBalloon release ban proposed in Atlantic Beach
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — An ordinance to ban balloon releases was introduced at the Atlantic Beach commission meeting Monday. If passed, police could fine you $250 for each violation. The bill says the items are harmful to the environment and wildlife. Action News Jax spoke to the founder of Beaches Go Green, who says…
Read MoreBGG Partners with Rotary Club of PV to Clean Up Micklers Beach
On Saturday February 22, 2020 Beaches Go Green partnered with the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach to host a beach and community clean-up at Mickler’s Beach in Ponte Vedra, FL.
Read MoreBGG Nominated for Arts Education & Advocacy Award at the Cultural Center’s Beaches Celebration of the Arts
On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Beaches Go Green was recognized for our Advocacy in Education and Arts at the inaugural Beaches Celebration of the Arts event hosted by the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB).
Read MoreBeaches Go Green Co-Hosts Beaches’ First Green Race
On Saturday, January 25, 2020 Beaches Go Green partnered with 1st Place Sports and JTC Running to host the first Go Green Winter Beach Run in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Read MoreBGG Partners with 1st Place Sports and JTC Running to Cohost Beaches’ First Green Race
On Saturday, January 25, 2020 Beaches Go Green will be partnering with 1st Place Sports and JTC Running to green up The Winter Beach Run 10 Mile & 5 Mile at The Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion.
Read MoreBeaches Town Center Celebrates web.com Tour Championship with North Beach Kick-off to Golf Event
On Monday, September 17, 2018 the Web.com Tour Championship and Beaches Town Center (BTC) are partnering on a fun filled night to celebrate the Web.com Tour Championship being held at Atlantic Beach Country Club September 17-23, as well as showcase the quintessence of everything the beaches and Beaches Town Center has to offer. From featured…
Read MoreGreen Lion Festival
Beaches Go Green made a splash during a huge thunderstorm at our first event ever – the Green Lion Festival during the Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Beaches Go Green (BGG) is the Jacksonville’s newest awareness and education campaign for reducing waste in our environment. BGG aims to inspire change in…
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