- January 18, 2025
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A total of 18 conservation nonprofits joined the Clean Earth Initiatives Conservation Breakfast held at Tomoka State Park on Thursday, Jan. 16.
The event, which was attended by elected officials, including Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower, foundations and nonprofits from Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties, was hosted by CEI, a conservation nonprofit that brings organizations and people together from across the state for conservation efforts, the sharing of resources and the opportunity to raise awareness about different nonprofits' causes.
“Everyone present today is here for one purpose, and that is they care about their home," said Jonathan Rubin, CEI executive director, in a press release. "They care about their communities, the health of their local ecosystems, and the world that we interact with every single day."
At the event, the Friends of Blue Springs State Park shared information about the launch of the Rolling Hikes program, which enables guests with mobility challenges to go on hikes. The Brevard Zoo spoke about its new aquarium, the Sea Turtle Preservation Society shared information about its sea turtle stranding response, and the Florida Bat Conservancy spoke about how pesticides and habitat destruction are harming the Florida bat population. The breakfast also gave a platform to 101 Paws and Claws, an animal sanctuary in Deltona that is home to over 100 abandoned exotic pets and animals affected by the fur trade.
CEI will host a similar event in Fort Myers on Jan. 28, and another in Palm Beach Gardens on Feb. 24. Visit cleanearthinitiative.org.
