UPG Birthday Party!
UPG turns 2 years old!
(Updated 9/3/10)
MEDIA RELEASE / INVITATION
Contact: Sam Van Leer - Email: sam@urban-paradise.org
Executive Director & Founder, Urban Paradise Guild
Urban Paradise Guild Birthday Party
September 11, 2010 from 10am – 4pm
(North Miami, Florida) Urban Paradise Guild (UPG) celebrates its second year of progress, milestones and accomplishments at Oleta River State Park’s Angelfish Pavilion on 9/11.
Where: Oleta River State Park: 3400 N.E. 163rd Street, North Miami, Florida 33160
Why: This Volunteer-Powered organization has removed over 100,000 Destructive / Invasive Exotic plants and trees using Organic Stewardship (no herbicide) methods developed by the group. UPG has also planted mangroves, Hammock trees, and native groundcover by the thousands. In 2010 UPG has expanded, with the Location Adoption of Matheson Hammock (Miami-Dade County Parks) and new UPG Chapters at El Portal, Hialeah, Vizcaya, and Liberty City. UPG Nurseries at Oleta and Vizcaya are producing native plants, with the Liberty City Nursery coming on line soon. Partners make so much possible. Activities take place almost every weekend, ensuring steady progress toward UPG’s goal of "Creating Sustainable Paradise in South Florida, one Habitat at a time."
Who: We extend a special invitation to UPG Volunteers, Interns and Staff, plus Partners including Florida DEP, Miami-Dade Parks, DERM & Vizcaya, MWC, and of course Miami Dade College and other schools, students, faculty & staff (Kindergarten – Grad School). The public is welcome. Bring your Families.
What: Birthday Activities include…
• Demonstration Planting on Oleta’s South Point (site of 1,000’s of UPG Stewardship hours).
• Picnic / BBQ, with separate grills for meat, veggies and seafood. Bring family-favorite food!
• Live Music by UPG Members and Friends (bring and instrument & play!)
• Kayaking & Canoeing on the Bay.
• Volleyball by the Beach. Bring Football, Futbol, Frisbee, and whatever you need.
• Swimming and Snorkeling.
• Weeds to Wonders activity: Building a Burma Boat (Kayak made from Exotic Burma Reed).
Cost: Admission is FREE for Planting Volunteers before 10am. $6 per car after 10am.
RSVP:http://new.evite.com/?utm_source=other_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=host_conf#view_invite:eid=0344AAQZXGL24EIESEO7WUIZSAOPSA If you encounter problems with Evite, send an e-mail to sam@urban-paradise.org and you will be added.
Email Michelle London: thebohemianchef@aol.com with what you are brining for the Picnic/BBQ. Please bring a family favorite food, or beverages (no alcohol), cups, plates, etc.