Friends of the Thousand Islands

10/13/2026

On October 10th, the Friends of the Thousand Islands hosted an event to encourage voters to renew the SOIRL program and continue helping improve the Indian River Lagoon.

09/30/2026

Don’t forget to register! 🐬
Join the VOTE YES Flotilla! Come on out and show your support for the lagoon by paddling out with us and spelling V-O-T-E Y-E-S with canoes, kayaks or paddle boards! It’ll be on October 10th, 9am at the Cocoa Beach Country Club Pavilion. Sign up at the link in our bio! Free if you have your own boat, $10 to rent one!

09/17/2026

Come join hands to show support for our Lagoon - this Saturday across the Max Brewer Causeway in Titusville. It will be a media promotion with drone and TV news coverage - be part of the fun!

🌊 STAND TOGETHER FOR THE LAGOON! 🤝
📅 September 19 | 8 AM | Titusville

The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program has been making a difference for a decade—and we need to keep the progress going!

Join us for HANDS ACROSS THE LAGOON at Max Brewer Bridge as we show our community’s support for renewing the program on the November ballot.

📍 Meet at Sand Point Park
10 E. Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville
🕗 8 AM — Walk together to the bridge

Then, let’s keep the momentum going! 🧹🌱 Join Keep Brevard Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanup immediately afterward.

Registration isn’t required, but signing up helps us keep you updated:
👉 Register - https://helpthelagoon.org/handsacrossthelagoon

👉 Sign up for International Coastal Cleanup at keepbrevardbeautiful.org

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Lagoon spirit. 💙

🤝 LET’S LINK HANDS FOR THE LAGOON!

07/29/2026

It was a marvelous night for a waxing gibbous moon bioluminescence paddle! There were lit up mullet schools darting along the mangrove line, incredible lightning off in the distance and a bonafide extreme manatee encounter with one paddleboarder knocked off his board - apparently spooking the resting normally gentle giants. It was a large group of paddlers but it was quiet, super informative and an amazing Mother Nature nocturnal hug. Thanks to Central Florida Kayaking for a great tour - kids free!

Stay tuned for upcoming FOTI events - an August Tim Talk & Thousand Island Cruise and an October Paddle in support of the Indian River Lagoon! Become a Friend to join our fun!

07/21/2026

Here’s our FOTI Summer 2026 eNews on happenings in the Thousand Islands - and a story with info on the bioluminescence phenomena!

05/30/2026

Cool opportunity to learn! 🌾🌾🐢

🐢 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE 3 & 4! 🐢
Have you ever wanted to witness a massive loggerhead sea turtle nesting under the stars? Now is your chance! Tickets are still available for the Sea Turtle Walks on Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 4th.

This highly regulated, bucket-list experience is hosted by the Merritt Island Wildlife Association and guided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.✨

What to Expect:
Learn: An engaging presentation on sea turtle biology and conservation at the Refuge Visitor Center.
Explore: A guided night walk on the pristine shores of Playalinda Beach.
Witness: If nature cooperates, a respectful, up-close view of a loggerhead turtle laying her eggs.🎟️

The Details:Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for youth ages 8–15.T
ime: Starts at 8:00 PM (and can go as late as 11:00 PM).
Age limit: Minimum age is 8 years old.
Permit restrictions: Strictly limited to 30 participants per night to keep the turtles safe.

Don't wait—these small-group walks always sell out! 🌊✨ https://miwarefuge.org/event/2026-sea-turtle-program-and-walk/

04/23/2026

So cool - bring in your fresh catch and enjoy it superbly cooked with fresh healthy fixings. Got to love our local ocean friendly restaurants!

They caught it....we cooked it! Nothing beats the taste of your own fresh catch-especially when it's prepared to perfection at Islands Fish Grill. Destination Brevard Support Local Indialantic Florida's Space Coast