Gulf Guardians

12/12/2025

Congratulations to a few of our Gulf Guardians for taking 1st in the Owls Nest Science Fair today! We are so proud of Tansley and Trinity for utilizing their knowledge of micro plastics and applying it to everyday science.

All the best to Nicole Ekstrom for putting an incredible homeschool program together for multiple families in the area. 👏🏼

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is a chance to give back to your community where it matters most!

We ask that you consider giving to our local South Padre Island 501(c)3 environmental education organization that is grassroots funded .

We have yet to generate the income other more well known nonprofits have, but our programs and efforts are effective and engaging for our families and children in our community and beyond.

From after-school programming to hosting events like the Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium we are with YOU in being the CHANGE you want to see in the world and we believe it starts at home.

10/15/2025

Announcement: This year we will not be hosting our Annual Fundraiser and Community Event, Ohana-Ween Costume Surf Contest .

Our brave director, Ms.Aarin for SPI City Council is currently campaigning to represent our voice on City Council. We couldn’t be more proud of her efforts to serve our community. She has been institucional serving as our founder, and on our board by implementing environmental campaigns, pilot programs, environmental education programs, and producing research and environmental symposiums to name a few.

We are so very proud of you Aarin Hartwell and we are all routing for you !

07/02/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

06/03/2025

Way to go team! Proud of the efforts made Sunday by and Chapter and all of the volunteers who came out to support the Campaign by . The event coincided with 40 other Texas Wide Cleanups !

Our local CBS Channel 4 picked up the story!

06/01/2025

Great day today at the Texas Waterways Cleanup with -utrgv chapter and .

11/15/2024

11/15/2024

Eco-Explorers just wrapped up the SUPKIDS program this week ! Super excited to learn about our “hero tree” - mangroves. Today we used our learned skills on paddle boards to get another up close and personal experience with them! We found seeds, investigated their leaves and incredible root systems, and even picked up trash stuck in them! Way to go to our New “Ambassadors for the Planet”. 🌎 Thanks to Linzi Hawkin. Always think of you and your foundation for this amazing program !

11/12/2024

2024 Ohana-Ween Costume Surf Contest Results:

Salty Bones-
Most Wicked Wave: "Shark Bite"- Keith Judd
Most Spooktacular Costume: "Elvis" - Ryan Stackhouse
Most Spirited: "Jesus" -

Rebellious Riders:
Most Wicked Wave: "Hulk" - Rudy Whittington
Most Spooktacular Costume: "Reaper" -
Most Spirited: "Lifeguard" -

Rebellious Riders (Juniors)-
Most Wicked Wave: "Ladybug" - Elle Hable
Most Spooktacular Costume: - "Angel" - Tessa Hudson
Most Spirited: "Queen" - Zoe Dillon

Ghoulie Groms:
Most Wicked Wave: "Nacho Libre" - Santiago Martinez
Most Spooktacular Costume: "Hulk" - Wilder Stackhouse
Most Spirited: "Chicken" - Dean Ekstrom

Ghoulie Grommetts:
Most Wicked Wave: "Wolverine" - Bennet Brown
Most Spooktacular Costume: "Minion" - Emma Crist
Most Spirited: "Chicken" - "Reaper" - Noah Jud

11/12/2024