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Everglades Action Day

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Since 2012, Floridians celebrate Everglades Day on April 7, in honor of legendary Everglades activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ birthday. The state’s support for Everglades Day ensures that the famed ecosystem remains a top priority for elected officials. The Everglades Coalition celebrates Everglades Day by mobilizing to Tallahassee for a Day of Action in the State’s Capitol during the Legislative Session.
 
During our 2024 Everglades Action Day, we had 40 meetings with a legislator or their staff and dropped off 25 leave-behind packets – we reached a total of 65 offices in just a few short hours!​

April 7-8, 2025

EVENT OVERVIEW

  • Everglades Action Day is an overnight trip to Tallahassee, Florida, where participants will have the opportunity to work in teams and meet their local legislators to discuss  issues related to Everglades restoration. Topics are based on the Everglades Coalition's 2025 Legislative Priorities.

  • All participants must attend a virtual training that will be provided in the weeks leading up to EAD25.

  • All participants must attend the Welcome Session at 6pm on Monday, April 7 at the Drury Plaza Hotel (1690 Raymond Diehl Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308).

  • Room rates are $144/night for a Double Queen and $152/night for a King. Participants will receive a link to book after registering.

SCHEDULE

  • Monday, April 7

    • 6:00am – Buses begin pickup at the southernmost points for both the East Coast and West Coast

      • East Coast stops include Miami, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, and Stuart

      • West Coast stops include Naples, Ft Myers, and Bradenton (subject to change)

    • 11:00am – Buses stop at respective rest stops for lunch break

    • 3:30pm – Arrival to Drury Plaza Hotel

    • 6:00pm – Mandatory Welcome Session for all participants, whether you shuttled up or are local to the area

  • Tuesday, April 8 – Everglades Action Day!

    • 8:00am – Buses depart the Drury Plaza Hotel and head to the Capitol building

    • 8:45am – Meetings begin

    • Lunch on your own (cafeteria will be open, local restaurants nearby)

    • 1:30pm – Meetings conclude

    • 2:00pm – Buses depart Tallahassee and head south

Select photos by Federico Acevedo, Digital Communications Coordinator, Tropical Audubon Society

Advocacy Training

Emma Haydocy, Florida Policy Manager at the Surfrider Foundation, shares an "Effective Citizen Advocacy" presentation with EAD24 participants to help prepare our team.

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