TOCA Event Design & Production donates $10,000 to Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade for Sea Turtle Conservation Program
(MIAMI, November 6, 2014) – The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade received a $10,000 donation from TOCA Event Design & Production (TOCA) for Miami-Dade Parks’ Sea Turtle Awareness and Conservation Program. A check presentation ceremony with representatives from TOCA, Miami-Dade Parks, and the Parks Foundation was held this afternoon on the beach at Haulover Park & Marina, 10800 Collins Avenue, in North Miami Beach, FL. Known for their high-concept event productions, TOCA is committed to donating in support of conservation projects, such as the Sea Turtle Conservation Program.
Before 1980, there was no documented sea turtle activity in Miami-Dade County, mainly due to the lack of adequate beach-nesting habitat. In 1979, Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department's Sea Turtle Conservation Program began a comprehensive beach re-nourishment project and in 1980, with the advent of our newly re-nourished beaches, sea turtle activity started to prosper. Today, the program has documented more than 6,886 nests, which has resulted in the release of more than 550,300 hatchlings.
“We want to thank TOCA for their generous donation to our Sea Turtle Conservation program that educates people on how to preserve and protect the various endangered sea turtle species and their nesting habitats on our local beaches,” said Jack Kardys, director of Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.
About TOCA Events Design & Production
TOCA Events provides the highest level of design and production for an ever-increasing client base. From corporate incentive programs and B2B forums to sports hospitality and product launches for 20 to 15,000+ guests, the TOCA Events team brings original and substantive content to every event. TOCA Events provide creative destination solutions and experiential event production to meet each client's unique objectives.
About The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade
The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that supports the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s effort to further develop Miami-Dade County’s world-class parks system for residents and visitors. Its mission is to create a healthier, more livable and sustainable Miami community by ensuring the implementation of the Parks Open Space Master Plan and the development of year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.liveaparklife.org.
About Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award, winner of the 2013 Florida Governor’s Sustained Excellence Award and the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami, Deering Estate at Cutler and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks/.