Fall 2024 Grabbers for Growlers

Adopt-An-Area Cleanup

Monday, Sept 23 from 9am to 1pm

Sign Up At: https://bit.ly/septcleanup

Join us for Grabbers for Growlers, a fun-filled service project dedicated to cleaning up our beloved natural spaces as part of the Adopt-An-Area program. Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Playalinda Brewery are teaming up to clean up Areas 10 and 11 on Black Point Wildlife Drive, along with the horseshoe crab beach on West Gator Creek Road.

Gather your friends, rub on some sunscreen, and get ready to make a difference. We’ll be wielding grabber tools like eco-ninja, conquering litter so it doesn’t become troublesome for the wildlife who call the Refuge home. But wait, there’s more! After a successful clean-up mission, we will gather at Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store location to quench your thirst with some refreshing craft brews (beers and root beer) and a delicious lunch. Refill a Growler or purchase one to go to be entered in our special sustainability raffle drawing.

It’s the perfect way to get to know the tap room team, celebrate giving back to nature, and converse with fellow nature enthusiasts. Are you ready to grab some trash and tip some growlers? Register today for Grabbers for Growlers and let’s make a positive impact on our community, one piece of litter at a time!

Itinerary:

• 0845 Meet in the parking area by the restroom stop on Black Point Wildlife Drive (approx. 3.5 miles from the entrance). Sign in and receive clean up supplies.
• 0900 Drive to Adopt-An-Areas. The group will space out our cars, parking between areas 10 and 11 working our way back to the middle point while picking up litter.
• 1015 Depart Black Point Wildlife Area and travel to West Gator Creek Road (park near the kiosk).
• 1030 Clean up the horseshoe crab sandy beach shoreline and ‘deep clean’ under the mangroves.
• 1130 Collect trash bags and supplies. Document our clean up outcomes.
• 1145 Travel to Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store, 305 S. Washington Ave, Titusville 32796.
• 1200 Enjoy lunch with the Tap Room team. Food and drinks are provided by MIWA and Playalinda Brewery as a THANK YOU for volunteering.