Sustainachella is a series of virtual community workshops hosted by the City of Miami Beach. Each workshop focuses on a different topic that promotes environmental stewardship and sustainable living habits.
Workshops are held on the Zoom platform and are open to the public. Register for the next workshop today by clicking on the topics within the dropdown menu below!
Once registered, you will receive an email with the webinar link. For questions on the workshop please email, sustainability@miamibeachfl.gov
*Students are eligible to receive 1 community service hour. To obtain the community service hour, the student must register and check "Yes" in the question field.
Past workshops can be viewed in the "past workshops" tab. Please allow one week for workshop recordings to be uploaded.
Future Workshops
Past Workshops
This workshop will focus on helping residents and neighborhoods to stay prepared during this hurricane season. The city offers resources to help residents prepare before and during an impending storm.
Watch Recording Here
Hurricane Preparedness
September 21 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Robert Molleda, Warning Coordination Meteorologist - Northern Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Matthew Roach, Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Miami Beach
Madison Brown, Social Media Manager - City of Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a webinar focused on sea turtles, their challenges and strategies to conserve our marine friends. We will be joined by special guests from the Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Conservation Program and the Turtle Hospital.
Watch Recording Here
Turtle Talk
August 25 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Sara Tytlar, PROS Recreation Manager/ Outreach and Education Program Coordinator - Miami-Dade Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Betta Zirkelbach, Manager - The Turtle Hospital
Samantha Tiffany, Environmental Resources Manager - City of Miami Beach
Jessica Lorenzo, Environmental Specialist - City of Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a virtual webinar to explain the City Fertilizer Ordinance and the importance of not using fertilizer during the rainy season.
Special guests from Miami Waterkeeper and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS) will join the webinar to teach residents about fertilizer alternatives and how to reduce their dependency on fertilizer.
Watch Recording Here
Fertilizer Ban: Why & How
July 21 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Erin Cover, Education and Outreach Manager - Miami Waterkeeper
Dalton Goolsby, Urban Horticulture Program Supervisor - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County
Samantha Tiffany, Environmental Resources Manager - City of Miami Beach
Jessica Lorenzo, Environmental Specialist - City of Miami Beach
As the largest aquatic preserve in the state, Biscayne Bay needs our help to protect it. Learn how to avoid, identify and report pollutants as well as other hazards that can impact the bay through an online webinar featuring Miami Waterkeeper and Debris Free Oceans.
Watch Recording Here
We <3 Biscayne Bay
September 16, 2022 | 2:00 PM
Guest Speakers
Samantha Tiffany, Environmental Resources Management Manager - City of Miami Beach
Erin Cover, Education and Outreach Manager - Miami Waterkeeper
Madeline Kaufman, Program and Outreach Director - Debris Free Oceans
Join us and learn about how you can minimize your garbage from Waste Management and get an inside look at how to get involved with the compost hubs around Miami Beach through our partnership with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Watch Recording Here
Don't Be a Litter Bug
July 19, 2022 | 2:00PM
Guest Speakers
Shiraz Kashar, Community Outreach & Education - Waste Management
Riki Bonnema, Horticulture & Beekeeper - Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Beata Rikhter - Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Sea Turtle Season is Here! Join us to learn more about Miami-Dade's conservation program and get an inside look at the sea turtle hospital located in Marathon.
Sharing the Shore
June 29, 2021 | 12PM
Guest Speakers:
Laura Dell, M.Sc., Recreation Specialist and FWC Marine Turtle Permit Holder with Miami Dade Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Bette Zirkelbach, Turtle Hospital Manager with The Turtle Hospital
The Brittany Bay living shoreline project is filled with elements that will connect the community to the natural environment. Join us with The Nature Conservancy to learn more about this unique project.
View Recording Here
Nature in Brittany Bay
May 20, 2021 | 12 PM
Speakers
Joseph Schmidt, Coastal Resilience Project Manager - The Nature Conservancy
Rod Braun, Manager, Climate Program - The Nature Conservancy
Collette Satchell, Sr. Capital Improvements Coordinator - City of Miami Beach
Together with our partner Miami Waterkeeper, we will provide a virtual training for the community on the state of Biscayne Bay and how to protect it. Topics will include how to avoid, identify, and report pollutants as well as other hazards that can impact this vital natural resource.
Watch the Recording Here
Biscayne Bay Defenders
April 23 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Collin Schladweiler, Program Manager - Miami Waterkeeper
Learn about the intersection between sustainable architecture, construction and real estate. This workshop will cover how property owners can improve their quality of life, the environment and increase their property values by making their homes greener.
Greening Your Home
April 16, 2021
12pm-1pm
Guest Speakers
Jennifer Westerholm – City of Nashville
Betsy Littrell – May Pop Building
Alyssia Berthoumieux – City of Miami Beach
Renewable sources of energy such as solar can help the environment while saving you money. Join us during this workshop to learn about clean energy and how solar co-ops can work for you.
Watch Recording Here
Energizing with Solar
April 7 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Diego Cancel, Program Coordinator - Dream in Green
Laura Tellez, South Florida Program Coordinator - Solar United Neighbors
Join artists misael soto and Paola Cassola as they discuss their art practices and the Department of Reflection - a project connecting art and government through moments of reflection on some of the community’s most important public issues.
Watch Recording Here
Reflecting on Resilience
March 31 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
misael soto, Director, Department of Reflection
Paola Cassaola, Multi Media Artist
Join us for a workshop lead by the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station on how to handle injured wildlife in our city. Learn about the most commonly seen injuries and what the community can do to prevent them.
Watch the Recording Here
Operation Rescue
February 26, 2021 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Hannah McDougall, Rescue and Release Coordinator
Bees are one of the most important pollinators and are critical in the propagation of plants, trees, and food crops in South Florida. Join us to learn more about bees and pollinators, local beehives, and becoming a trained beekeeper!
REGISTER HERE
Sweet Bees
January 29, 2021 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Daniel Calzadilla, Local Bee Keeper and Founder of Bee Wranglers
David Riera M.Sc., Graduate Advisor and Founding Member of South Florida Bee Keeping Association
Sanna O'Sullivan, Garden Naturalist, Miami Beach Botanical Garden
This year, give your holidays that extra green touch! Learn about making homemade products using natural ingredients and how to wrap gifts beautifully without buying more wrapping paper.
VIEW RECORDING HERE
Homemade Holidays
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Maddie Kaufman, Program and Outreach Director
Megan Newmans, Holistic Health Coach
Kayla Martinez, Natural Products Advocate
Celebrating America's Recycling Day!!
In partnership with Waste Management, this Sustainachella focused on the recycling industry and the do's & don'ts of recycling!
VIEW RECORDING HERE
Celebrating Recycles Day
November 17, 2020 | 12 PM
Guest Speakers
Shiraz Kashar, Waste Management, Community Outreach and Education
This workshop focused on boat safety tips and mini-lobster season.
VIEW RECORDING HERE
Boat Safety & Mini Lobster Season
July 17, 2020 | 4PM
Guest Speakers
Officer Robert Cabanas, City of Miami Beach
Manoj Shivlani, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Lecturer
This workshop focused on presenting virtual (and real) presentations. Our experts gave tips on how to become better presenters.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
Communication Rockstar
July 13, 2020 | 12PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Michael Shank, ,Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, Communications Director
Julia Peek, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Communications Director
Join us to learn more about dolphins in our beautiful Biscayne Bay.
VIEW RECORDING HERE
July 9, 2020 | 4PM
Guest Speakers
Dr. Jenny Litz, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, PRBD Acting Marine Mammal Branch Chief NOAA Fisheries, SEFSC
Dr. Jeremy Kiszka, Assistant Professor, FIU
Urban farming is the practice of growing food or having a farm in an urban setting. These farms help promote sustainability, the importance of proper nutrition, and teaches the practice of growing your own food.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
Turnip for Urban Farming
June 25, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Chris French, French Farms
Tamara Sherril, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Makale'a , County of Maui
Tobias Fox, Science and Sustainability Inc.
Anna Delaney, Āina Hoʻokupu O Kīlauea’s (AHK’s)
Niki Kunioka-Volz, Climate Crusader
Sea turtle season is here! This workshop focused on the biology of our marine friends with the Sea Turtle Conservancy; a glimpse into the life of a nature photographer with Ben Hicks; and a virtual tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Turtle Talks
June 16, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Dr. Daniel Evans, PhD., Sea Turtle Conservancy
Bette Zirkelbach, Sea Turtle Hospital
Ben Hicks, Ben Hicks Fine Art
Yanira Pineda, City of Miami Beach
This hurricane preparation workshop focused on helping residents and neighborhoods to prepare for hurricane season. The city offered resources to help residents prepare before and during an impending storm.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Hurricane Prep
June 11, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Shari Lipner, City of Miami Beach
Valines Irene, City of Miami Beach
Kevin Peters, Leon County
Maria Rometo, Sarasota County Community Services
Dennis Hwang, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program & NOAA
Ryan Phillips, NBC Universal, WTVJ
In partnership with Waste Management and the City of Coral gables, this Sustainachella focused on the recycling industry and the do's & don'ts of recycling!
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Recycling 101
June 9, 2020 | 4 PM
Guest Speakers
Shiraz Kashar, Waste Management, Community Outreach and Education
Matt Anderson, City of Coral Gables, Senior Sustainability Analyst
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
Celebrate all the great resources our oceans and reefs have to offer. This Sustainachella focused on the amazing organizations that protect our environment and how you could make a difference.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Celebrating Reefs and Oceans
June 5, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Mike Gibaldi, Surfrider Foundation - Miami Chapter
Sophie Ringle, Cleanup Miami Beach
Dave Doebler, Volunteercleanup.org
Caiti Waks, Debris Free Oceans
Harry Rabin, Reef Guardians
Robin Mazor, Reef Guardians
In collaboration with HOPE, Inc., and the Office of Housing & Community Development, this workshop focused on fair housing and community services.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Housing Community Services
May 29, 2020 | 12PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest Speakers
Rob Collins, Esq., Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc., Education & Outreach Coordinator,
Marcela Rubio, HOME/SHIP, Program Coordinator
Virginia Gary, All Stars Program, Senior Program Coordinator
Gabriela Mañon, Parent-Child Program, Senior Program Coordinator
Jessica Marcia, Success University, Program Coordinator
Daniela Tamayo, Office of Housing and Community Services, Program Supervisor
Cristina Cabrera, CDBG, Projects Coordinator
In collaboration with the Nature Conservancy FL this workshop focused on the role of green infrastructure for coastal resilience.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Coastal Resilience
May 27, 2020 | 12PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Rod Braun, The Nature Conservancy Florida, Manager, Climate & Coastal Resilience Program
Shannon C. Jones, Frost Science Museum, Conservation Programs Manager
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Manager
Please note that registration for the Zoom webinar works best through the Chrome browser.
In collaboration with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, City of Hallandale Beach, City of Nashville, and City of West Palm Beach,this workshop will focused on the basics of composting and the fascinating benefits.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Composting Scraps to Treasures
May 22, 2020 | 3PM EST
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Sanna O’Sullivan, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Head Gardener
Alyssa Jones Wood, City of Hallandale Beach, Green Initiative Coordinator
Jennifer Westerholm, City of Nashville, Sustainability and Outreach Manager
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
Jesse Brown-Clay, Kaua'i Compost, Co-Founder
John Harder, Zero Waste Kaua'i, Co-Founder
In partnership with the Nature Conservancy FL and the Nature Conservancy HW, and the County of Maui this workshop focused on the benefits and beauty of coral reefs.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Underwater Worlds
May 20, 2020 | 6PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Chris Bergh, the Nature Conservancy FL
Caitlin Lustic, the Nature Conservancy FL
Emily J. Fielding, the Nature Conservancy HW
Chana Makale'a Dudoit Ane, County of Maui, Environmental Coordinator
In collaboration with the Pelican Harbor, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project and Kauai Forest Bird Recovery, this workshop will focus on bird conservation.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Soarin' with Bird Conservation
May 15, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Sarah Curry, Pelican Harbor, Education and Communications Coordinator
Laura Berthold, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Ornithological Research & Outreach Technician
Lisa "Cali" Crampton, Kaua'i Forest Bird Recovery Project, Project Coordinator
Helen Raine, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture, Conservation Specialist
Jay F. Penniman, Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, Manager
Please note that registration for the Zoom webinar works best through the Chrome browser.
In partnership with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, City of Hallandale Beach, County of Maui, City of Nashville, City of West Palm Beach, National Tropical Botanical Garden, and The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, this workshop explored the important role that bees and pollinators play in our environment.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Bustling Bees and Bustling Pollinators
May 13, 2020 | 6PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Sanna O’Sullivan, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Head Gardener
Alyssa Jones Wood, City of Hallandale Beach, Green Initiative Coordinator
Chana Makale'a Dudoit Ane, County of Maui, Environmental Coordinator
Jennifer Westerholm, City of Nashville, Sustainability and Outreach Manager
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
Seana K. Walsh, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Conservation Biologist
Craig Morell, The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Garden, Director
In partnership with the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department, City of Hallandale Beach, City of West Palm Beach,County of Maui, City of Sunrise, and Pu'u Kukui Watershed Preserve, this workshop will focus on tips you can use in your everyday lives to conserve water.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Water Conservation
May 7, 2020 | 6PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Patrick Martin, Miami-Dade County WASD, Water Use Efficiency Manager
Alyssa Jones Wood, City of Hallandale Beach, Green Initiative Coordinator
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
Carrie Kashar, City of Sunrise, Sustainability Officer
Chana Makale'a Dudoit Ane, Maui County, Environmental Coordinator
Pomaika'i Kaniaupio-Crozier, Pu'u Kukui Watershed Preserve, Conservation Director
In partnership with the Miami Waterkeeper, City of Miami, County of Maui, and Hui O Ka Wai Ola this focused on water quality and the importance of keeping our oceans and waterways healthy.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
Guest speakers:
Elizabeth Wheaton, Environment and Sustainability Director, City of Miami Beach
Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director & Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper
Melissa Hew, Resilience Programs Manager, City of Miami
James, Strickland, Project Manager, Hui O Ka Wai Ola
In partnership with the Upcycle Project, City of Nashville, and City of West Palm Beach, this workshop will focus on sustainable fashion and the promotion of circular solutions such as textile recycling.
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Clothing the Loop
April 30, 2020 | 12PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speaker:
Gabriella Smith, UpCycle, Co-Founder & Business Development Director
Jennifer Westerholm, City of Nashville, Sustainability and Outreach Manager
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
In partnership with Debris Free Oceans, City of Coral Gables, City of Hallandale Beach, County of Maui, City of Nashville, City of Sunrise, and City of West Palm Beach, this workshop will focus on the impacts of plastic pollution and programs like #PlasticFreeMB which are aimed at reducing its effects on the environment.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Bye Bye Plastics
April 27, 2020 | 12PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speaker:
Caiti Waks, Debris Free Oceans, Co-Founder & President
Matt Anderson, City of Coral Gables, Senior Sustainability Analyst
Alyssa Jones Wood, City of Hallandale Beach, Green Initiative Coordinator
Chana Makale'a Dudoit Ane, County of Maui, Environmental Coordinator
Jennifer Westerholm, City of Nashville, Sustainability and Outreach Manager
Carrie Kashar, City of Sunrise, Sustainability Officer
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
In collaboration with Maui Nui Botanical Garden, County of Maui, City of Sunrise, City of Nashville, City of West Palm Beach, and our Urban Forestry Division, this workshop will focus on the basics for caring for your plants and trees.
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE
Tree and House Plant Rehab
April 24, 2020 | 4PM
Zoom Based Webinar
Guest speakers:
Harper Martinez, City of Miami Beach, Forestry Field Specialist
Tamara Sherrill, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Executive Director
Chana Makale'a Dudoit Ane, County of Maui, Environmental Coordinator
Jennifer Westerholm, City of Nashville, Sustainability and Outreach Manager
Carrie Kashar, City of Sunrise, Sustainability Officer
Elaine Christian, City of West Palm Beach, Sustainability Program Coordinator
In partnership with the the Field School, this workshop will focus on the importance of sharks within our ecosystems as well as shark conservation efforts and programs.
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Fin-Tastic Sharks
April 22, 2020 | 12PM
Guest speaker:
Catherine MacDonald, Field School, Director - Scientific Training
In partnership with Coral Morphologic and Bridge Initiative, this workshop will focus on the magic of coral reefs and other marine life that inhabit our city's waters.
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Magical Marine Life
April 16, 2020 | 1PM
Guest speakers:
Colin Foord, Coral Morphologic, Owner and Kate Fleming, Bridge Initiative, Founder & Executive Director
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In partnership with Rising Up Adventures, the workshop will focus on Sustainable Transportation and Bike Repair.
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Sustainable Transportation & Bike Repair Clinic
April 14, 2020 | 12PM
Guest speakers:
Cara Sadira, Rising Up Adventures and Lynda Westin, City of Miami Beach
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In partnership with Dream in Green, the WE-Lab workshop will focus on water and energy conservation practices that you can apply at home.
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April 09, 2020 | 12PM
WE-Lab Workshop (Water and Energy Conservation)
Guest Speaker:
Diego Cancel, Dream in Green
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