September 12th, Partnership Day with Native Sun Jacksonville Beach!

We are very excited to announce a partnership with Native Sun Jacksonville! On September 12th, Native Sun has pledged to donate 5% of store sales to our local chapter, when you shop at the Jacksonville Beach store!

Native Sun Natural Foods Market will also be joining us on at our International Coastal Cleanup Day event, so come on out to say thanks!

For more information, you can read their PR here: pr-native-sun-surfrider-coastal-clean-up-september-2016

Chapter Meeting: September 13th

Join us Tuesday, September 13th at Lynch’s Irish Pub in Jax Beach for a First Coast Surfrider Chapter meeting!! We will be discussing upcoming events such as International Coastal Cleanup Day and Black Tie & Baggies! Stay tuned for more exciting news in regards to our new partnership with Native Sun in Jax Beach!

What: Chapter Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 13th @6:30
Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub
Who: Everyone!

Chapter Meeting: July 12th

Join us Tuesday, July 12th at Lynch’s Irish Pub in Jax Beach for an important First Coast Surfrider Chapter meeting!! We will give chapter updates along with exciting Black Tie & Baggies news!

What: Chapter Meeting

When: Tuesday, July 12th, 6:30 pm

Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub

Who: Come one and all!!!

Chapter Meeting: March 8th

Join us Tuesday, March 8th at Seachaser in Jax Beach for an important First Coast Surfrider Chapter meeting!! We will give chapter updates along with upcoming events for 2016.

What: Chapter Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 8th, 7 pm
Where: Seachasers
Who: Come one and all!!!

Message from Outgoing Chair Paul Hayden

As my term as Chair of the First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation ends, I wanted to send a note of thanks to all of our members, supporters, partners and especially our great executive committee members who have helped to support me and the chapter during this past year. All of your support has made this a great experience for me and makes me proud to be a part of such a great organization that is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our oceans, waves and beaches.

More Details

Welcome to our new Executive Committee

Congratulations to our the 2016 First Coast Chapter Executive Committee!

Chair: Hayley DiGiano

Vice Chair: Kathy Hayden

Secretary: Open (Contact us if you’re interested in serving!)

Treasurer: Erin Handy

Volunteer Coordinator: Cameron Keys

At Large: Paul Hayden

OFG Coordinator: Daniel Penniman

Beach Clean Up Coordinator: Justin Bosso

Important Chapter Meeting!

Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 7pm for an important First Coast Chapter meeting! In addition to our elections, we will give a chapter update and discuss potential events and programs for 2016.

What: Chapter Meeting & Elections!
When: Dec. 16th, 7pm
Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub 514 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Who: Come one and all!

Did you miss our haunted beach cleanup?

A huge thank you to the 26 volunteers who helped clean Jax Beach on Halloween! The group included lots of students, a teacher from Neptune Beach Elementary School, as well as students from the Florida Coastal School of Law. The group picked up approximately 150 ponds of trash and separated out the plastics and cans for recycling. Special kudos to our costume contest winners!

Beach Cleanup: Halloween Edition!

Chapter Elections

Calling all leaders! The First Coast Chapter is looking for you! The First Coast will hold elections for the Executive Committee at their December 16th meeting at 7pm. Details on location to be posted shortly. The chapter will be electing the following positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in running, please contact Holly Parker before October 31st.