Great thing about being an anti-plastic-waste, ocean-friendly environmentalist: Practically every weekend has an exciting eco-event. Just last Tuesday we celebrated World Oceans Day.** Now, oceans activists can look forward to International Surfing Day** celebrations, happening Sun., June 20.

Organized by FilterForGood nonprofit partner Surfrider Foundation** and SURFING Magazine, International Surfing Day unites everyone from famous surfers to eco-artists to environmental activists to simple beachgoers. The goal: To have fun on the beach — while pretty-fying that natural playground too. Some may come because they love to get in the water, others because they care about the beach. Still others will show up to their nearest International Surfing Day event to win prizes from surf-happy companies like O’Neill, Reef, Quicksilver, and many others.

Lest you think International Surfing Day’s a west coast thing, rest assured that 73 fun eco-friendly events are happening across the country — to add up to 200 events around the world. A preview of some of these events:

>> Near me in Huntington Beach, Calif.,** beachgoers will be able to watch the final hours of Project Save Our Surf SURF-24 — a 24-hour surf-a-thon, take part in a beach cleanup, do yoga, and even catch outdoor night screenings of The Cove and North Shore.

>> Across the country in Ocean City, N.J.,** beachgoers can compete in both a sand castle building contest and a paddle contest, take part in a surf clinic or drum circle, help out with a beach clean up, and relax to the musical sounds of a live band after that long day.

>> In the Midwest, beach activists can celebrate in Duluth, Minn.,** by listening to live music from a bunch of bands, taking a yoga class, seeing beach art, watching a local kiteboarding crew, and keeping fingers crossed for raffle prizes — all while enjoying wine, beer, coffee, and other yummies.

Check the main International Surfing Day website** to see where the surf’s up near you. Then, once the big day comes, remember to take your reusable bottle to quench your thirst on the beach — so you don’t add any disposable plastic waste to our environment!

Image via International Surfing Day’s Facebook page

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