Get to know KB Resident Manuel (Manny) Rionda one of the founders of Fill A Bag

September 16,2021

Key Biscayne Stories

His KB Story, how it started, how they have grown and learn about Chico's paddle Club

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Nov 26

Balloons blow.
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#fillabag #keybiscayne #mangroves #wildlife #cleanup #cleanups #crandonpark #popupcleanup #balloons #volunteercleanup #thekinks

Oct 30

Starting to understand why Oscar was grouchy.
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#beachcleanup #fillabag #oscarthegrouch #sesamestreet #donttrashourtreasure #greensockmovement #billbaggsstatepark #marinedebris #keybiscayne #keyrats #wildlifeencounters #juggies #dontpollute

Sep 15

International Coastal Cleanup 2023. See you out there!
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#beachcleanup #cleanups #icc2023 #volunteer #volunteercleanup #donttrashourtreasure #marinedebris #icc #keybiscayne #paddlecleanup

Sep 7

Every piece matters. 😞
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#donttrashourtreasure #beachcleanup #plasticsymptoms #marinedebris #fish #fillabag #keybiscayne #sunrise #ocean #oceanlife

Sep 6

Please join us, and show your love for Mother Ocean on Saturday September 16th during International Coastal Cleanup day. You’ll be launching your watercraft into the mangroves from the boat ramp at Crandon Park Marina in Key Biscayne. Meet up is at 9am. Please find Registration link in bio.
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If you can’t bring your own SUP or kayak, link in bio to PRE-RESERVE and RENT one from our pals @ridepadl and it will be delivered to the launch zone. Inventory is limited, so if you need one, act now!
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This is an all ages event, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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#mangrove #icc2023
#donttrashourtreasure #paddlecleanup #paddle #sup #supcleanup #keybiscayne #fillabag #kbcf #miami #boteboards #gillmarine #volunteer #volunteercleanup #padl # jimmybuffett

Aug 31

First impressions matter!
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“This first trek "imprints" their home beach into the hatchlings. Once grown, the turtles will return to lay their nests on the same beach.” https://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/sea-turtles/florida/faq/
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#leavenotrace #loggerheads #turtleseason #turtles #billbaggsstatepark #keybiscayne #fillabag #beachcleanup #keyrats #packitinpackitout #donttrashourtreasure
📷 @a_little_beans_and_toast

Aug 22

You never know what you’re going to find during a beach cleanup. We were lucky to witness a rare daytime hatch yesterday.
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Turtle season is active through October, so please remember to fill your beach holes…and kindly encourage your neighbors to do the same.
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#beachcleanup #turtleseason #seaturtles #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #donttrashourtreasure #greensockmovement #fillabag #keybiscayne #loggerheads

Jul 12

Remote island cleanup expedition in mid coast Maine with the @rozaliaproject.

Jun 30

REPOST: Mood: Ayudando al mundo 🌎 una bolsa a la vez #SomosVida

Protagonistas: @fillabag & Into The Wild Camp de @lallanada.fl @keybiscayne.

🙋🏻‍♂️ Manny de @fillabag visitó el Desafío 3 para explicarnos sobre nuestro impacto en el medio ambiente

🚮 Entendimos que limpiando nuestras playas dejamos una huella inmensa que impacta al mundo y la vida de futuras generaciones

🏝️ Nos pusimos en acción y nos fuimos juntos a la playa a convertirnos en #IMPACTERS

💚 Nos sentimos felices porque gracias a Manny y a @fillabag nos divertimos con propósito

Pantone:
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#IntoTheWildCamp
#Verano2023
#LaLlanada
#KeyBiscayne
#TerritorioLlanada

May 27

Found and removed a container filled with 15 gallons of fuel from the dunes at the Bear Cut preserve during a #beachcleanup with South Miami K8 School’s National Junior Honor Society last weekend.
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Rather than carry the 90 lbs. juggie 1/2 a mile back to base camp, our pals from @biscaynenaturecenter and @miamidadecountyparks answered the call and hauled it home.
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A diverse population of shorebirds inhabit this corner of paradise on #keybiscayne. We love observing them in their native habitat, and are thankful to the students, teachers, parents and Park Staff for their efforts.
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21 volunteers
146 lbs. marine debris removed
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#fillabag #beachcleanup #mdcps #wildlife #wildlifeencounters #herons #pelicans #crandonpark #keybiscayne #volunteers #volunteercleanup #teachers #bearcut #osprey

May 23

It takes a Village.
#trashaconda #keybiscayne #fillabag #volunteers #sunrise #beachcleanup #beaweirdo #villageofkeybiscayne

May 19

Thank you @billbaggsstatepark Rangers Alex and Hugo, and turtle volunteers Rumya and Karen for coming to the rescue. Together we removed a massive bundle of #traprope from the shoreline of #capeflorida state park during a sunrise paddle on a picture perfect day.
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Initially, I was only able to cut off about 1/4 of what turned out to be a 300 lbs. death trap. I needed help. After waving down the trusty turtle trackers on their ATV, we radioed the rangers; “We’re going to need shovels and muscle!”
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Luckily, I brought my new @gillmarine serrated knife, and Ranger Alex skipped the gym earlier that day!
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#fillabag #sup #supcleanup #ghostnets #keybiscayne #floridastateparks #gillmarine #donttrashourtreasure #kbcf #friendsofcapeflorida #rangers #greatwhiteheron #shorebirds #paddlecleanup #padl

Apr 17

Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, 99 percent of all pelagic birds will have consumed plastic at some point in their lives.
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Today we spotted a seagull scoop a piece of latex during a beach cleanup with @vassarclubsouthflorida. Luckily, it wasn’t a clean getaway.
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We like watching birds, especially the variety of resident and migratory #shorebirds that call #keybiscayne home. Thank you @vassarclubsouthflorida for removing 30 lbs. of plastic and marine debris from the #bearcut preserve sanctuary today. Every piece matters.
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#wildlife #wildlifeencounters #fillabagkb #fillabag #crandonparkbeach #crandonpark #vassar #keybiscayne #pelicans #pelicanharbor #seabirds #manomet #plovers #sandpipers #wildmiami #osprey

Apr 13

Sunrise stroll with Chico. 4/13/23
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#beachcleanups #ghostnets #donttrashourtreasure #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne #fillabag #fillabagkb #chicoandthemanny

Apr 2

Yep, that’s a 27” Panasonic Triple Play TV that washed ashore at #crandonpark.
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Students, parents and staff from Coconut Grove Elementary School joined forces for a #beachcleanup with FillABag yesterday to kick off Earth Month. The intrepid crew combed through the weedy wrack line and dense dunes, removing 262 lbs. of debris from the fragile Bear Cut Preserve.
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Besides the TV and a rusted out derelict trash bin, all the usual suspects made an appearance, including ropes, nets, plastic bottles, styrofoam and fishing lines.
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#crandonpark #wildlife #fillabag #finditfillit #greensockmovement #turtleseason #donttrashourtreasure #panasonic #planetearth #ghostgear #ghostnets #beachcleanups #bearcut

Mar 29

A successful #greenturtle rehab and release today at @billbaggsstatepark The veterinarian team from @zoomiami was kind enough to patch her up and share her story before returning her back home on a glorious Spring day.
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Please remember to fill your beach holes, as the #nestingseason is here! Kindly encourage friends, family, and even strangers, to do the same. It matters. And fill a bag, when you can✌🏽
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See you out there!
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#greenturtle #ecowarriors #fillabag #billbaggs #cleanup #beachcleanups #ghostgear #turtleseason #turtles #keybiscayne #capeflorida #chicospaddleclub #zoomiami #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #friendsofcapeflorida

Mar 19

2022 Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Tour recap:
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5 events / 184 #volunteers / 3,846 lbs. of #marinedebris removed from the #livingshorelines along #biscaynebay /
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Thank you collaborators and #ecowarriors; it was a real team effort!
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Please stay tuned for 2023 tour dates. See you out there!
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#fillabag #finditfillit #keybiscayne #supcleanup #sup #kayakcleanup #kayak #donttrashourtreasure #icc #billbaggs #crandonpark #keyrats #skihole #chicospaddleclub #marinedebris #ghostgear #ghostnets #greensockmovement #gopro #bearcut #paddlecleanup #paddlecleanup #unlitter #kbcf #livingshoreline #mangroves #mangroves

Mar 15

Ms. Moore and the Key Biscayne K-8 Center middle schoolers showed their love for the environment over two days this week. Together they removed 178 lbs. of litter from the Village streets, sidewalks, parks, bus shelters, parking lots and swales.
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This spirited crew of 75 teens and a few hero teachers uncovered some strange finds…as well as a few treasures. Most importantly, none of the litter recovered will end up in the waterways that surround their island paradise. Great job gang. The future is bright!
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#keybiscayne #keyrats #dontpollute #donttrashourtreasure #fillabag #fillabagkb #litterfreeflorida #litter #streetcleanup #marinedebris #strangestfind #trashortreasure #kbk8 #middleschool #teachers

Mar 11

“When’s the next cleanup?”
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Check @volunteercleanup for opportunities in your area, or consider hosting your own. Thank you!
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#volunteercleanup #volunteer #donttrashourtreasure #dontpollute
#beachcleanup #finditfillit #supcleanup #biscaynebay #crandonpark #crandonparkbeach #fillabag #fillabagkb #keybiscayne #marinedebris #greensockmovement #columbia1938 #beaweirdo #beaweirdough

Mar 6

Find it, fill it.
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#chicospaddleclub #mangroves #cleanup #paddlecleanup #paddleforplastic #padl #bote #boteboards #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #finditfillit #keybiscayne #skihole #greensockmovement #sup #supcleanup #finditfillit #fillabag #fillabagkb