Surfrider Foundation Charlotte Chapter

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The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.

Happy Earth Day 🌎 💧 Take action with us to protect our planet! 💙✔️ Volunteer with us - we have a cleanup TONIGHT with ✔️...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎 💧 Take action with us to protect our planet! 💙

✔️ Volunteer with us - we have a cleanup TONIGHT with
✔️ Support our Ocean Friendly Restaurants
✔️ Donate to support our programs and mission
✔️ Reduce single-use plastics
✔️ Sign our petition to oppose offshore drilling

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🛶Join us for a fun day on the water at our 4th Annual Mountain Island Paddle Cleanup! 🌊 Register at the link in bio.We w...
04/20/2026

🛶Join us for a fun day on the water at our 4th Annual Mountain Island Paddle Cleanup! 🌊 Register at the link in bio.

We will paddle 1.4 miles from the Riverbend Boat Ramp to Mountain Island, where we will remove litter. We will have a boat to help us transport any trash back to the boat ramp.

🗓 When: Sat, May 9th | Meet at 9:10 AM, launch at 9:30 AM

📍Where: Riverbend Boat Ramp (Eddie Nichols Dr, Mt Holly, NC 28120)

🎒 Bring: Your own kayak/gear OR reserve one at the link in our bio.

Please register even if you have your own equipment.

Special thank you to for providing kayak rentals!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events! 📣   🌎 Earth Day Cleanup - 4/22📍 The Workman's FriendJoin us for a Plaza Mid...
04/14/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events! 📣   

🌎 Earth Day Cleanup - 4/22
📍 The Workman's Friend
Join us for a Plaza Midwood Street Sweep, followed by a post-cleanup hangout at

🌊 Chapter Meeting - 4/30
📍 Birdsong Brewing
Come socialize and learn about our volunteer opportunities and programs.

🚣‍♀️ Mountain Island Paddle Cleanup - 5/9
📍 Riverbend Boat Ramp
We will paddle 1.4 miles to Mountain Island and pick up litter. BYO board or rent a kayak. (Link to sign up and reserve a kayak is coming soon!) 

Hope to see you there! 

Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a Surfrider member to attend.

Join us and for an Earth Day Cleanup on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM 🌎Meet us outside Workman’s to check in and pick up ...
04/08/2026

Join us and for an Earth Day Cleanup on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM 🌎

Meet us outside Workman’s to check in and pick up your cleanup supplies. 🚮

Afterward, stick around for a post-cleanup hangout back at Workman’s!

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Celebrate the latest victory for the Charlotte Surfrider community! 👏Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to adopt a...
02/24/2026

Celebrate the latest victory for the Charlotte Surfrider community! 👏

Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance amendment that protects pollinator gardens and naturalistic landscapes! This means that native, eco-friendly gardens registered with the city are now officially exempt from traditional landscape provisions.

A huge thank you to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and all our coalition partners for their incredible leadership and tireless work to make this happen. This is a major win for our local wildlife and our community's ecosystem!

What’s New:

- Naturalistic Landscapes: Now defined as intentionally maintained areas reflecting Southeastern US ecosystems using native plants.

- Pollinator Habitats: Recognized as diverse plant areas designed to support bees, butterflies, and birds without the use of pesticides.

How You Can Help:

- Get Involved: Check out the City’s Registration Page (link in bio) (https://community.charlottenc.gov/pages/pollinator-habitat-naturalistic-landscape) starting in March to register your garden.

- Go Ocean Friendly: Inspired to make a change? Explore Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Garden program (https://www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-gardens) to learn how you can create a beautiful, sustainable landscape that protects our local watersheds.

🚨TAKE ACTION! The comment period to oppose new offshore drilling ends TOMORROW, Jan 23!🚨Demand Congress to Say NO to New...
01/22/2026

🚨TAKE ACTION! The comment period to oppose new offshore drilling ends TOMORROW, Jan 23!🚨

Demand Congress to Say NO to New Offshore Drilling!

Offshore drilling is a dirty and dangerous practice, causing grave environmental impacts through every phase of the process. On top of that, the U.S. has been a net oil exporter since 2020 and new oil drilling is not needed to ensure our nation's energy supply.

Unfortunately, Congress is considering a massive offshore drilling proposal in the budget reconciliation bill that would expand drilling across millions of acres of ocean. This is a critical moment to protect our ocean and coasts across the U.S.

Take action today and urge Congress to protect all U.S. waters from offshore drilling. (link in bio)

Photo Credit: U.S. Coast Guard

Our Saturday cleanup has been canceled due to inclement weather. Be on the lookout for details about our Feb cleanup. St...
01/22/2026

Our Saturday cleanup has been canceled due to inclement weather. Be on the lookout for details about our Feb cleanup. Stay safe!

Join us for our first cleanup of 2026! We will be cleaning up at Midtown Park along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.We p...
01/18/2026

Join us for our first cleanup of 2026! We will be cleaning up at Midtown Park along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

We provide all the cleanup essentials. Just bring your reusable water bottle to keep it a plastic-free event.

We had a great time planting shrubs, tubelings, and trees at the Charlotte Public Tree Fund’s annual Creek ReLeaf on Sat...
11/24/2025

We had a great time planting shrubs, tubelings, and trees at the Charlotte Public Tree Fund’s annual Creek ReLeaf on Saturday! 🌱

Our zone helped plant 163 plants along the Mallard Creek Greenway near UNCC. These plantings help boost air quality, water quality, tree canopy, and wildlife habitat for years to come. 🌳

We even got to watch the release a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk… scroll to see the moment! 

Huge thanks to the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, and for making it happen.

Join us this Thursday, Nov 6 at Birdsong Brewery for our Chapter Meeting. Come hang out and learn more about our open vo...
11/03/2025

Join us this Thursday, Nov 6 at Birdsong Brewery for our Chapter Meeting. Come hang out and learn more about our open volunteer executive committee positions, as well as our volunteer opportunities for the end of the year.

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