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NSU Oceanographic Center Joins the Friends of Nature Music Festival, Nov. 9 -10
The (NSU) Oceanographic Center joins the Friends of Nature Music Festival (FON Fest) to spread environmental awareness through various forms of art and culture. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida.
“The Oceanographic Center has been at the forefront of coral reef research, assessment, monitoring, restoration, and education” said Richard Dodge, Ph.D., the Oceanographic Center’s dean. “We’re thrilled to be part of FON Fest as it will help raise awareness of environmental protection while at the same time raise funds for the OC to continue its mission.”
FON Fest will play host to almost 100 performers from all over, including musicians, artists, filmmakers, inventors, comedians, and philosophers as well as non-profit organizations, including the NSU Oceanographic Center, dedicated to environmental causes. At the festival, the NSU Oceanographic Center will provide information regarding its research in coral restoration and will engage festival participants through interactive activities.
FON Fest aims to serve as the benchmark for running festivals in an environmentally sustainable manner. For example, FON Fest’s energy needs will rely on advanced bio-fuel generators and solar installations in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling and compost stations will be placed throughout the festival grounds. Round trip shuttles and the ridesharing service Ridepost will be operational. In addition, Just Green is offering carbon credits to those who want to offset their ride to and from the festival.
NSU’s Oceanographic Center will directly benefit from this two-day event as $20 from every ticket purchased using the OC promo code “oc4fon” will go toward coral reef restoration. Tickets are available for purchase online (www.fonfest.com/tickets).
For more information about the festival, visit www.fonfest.com. It can also be found on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Fonfest, on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Fonfest, on Instagram: @FONFEST, and on YouTube: www.Youtube.com/FonFestival.