Help Combat Climate Change During VoLo Foundation’s Florida Climate Week

North Palm Beach, Florida (September 10, 2025) – Celebrating its fifth year, VoLo Foundation’s Florida Climate Week, October 6-12, will be uniting leaders, experts, and advocates statewide to tackle Florida’s most urgent climate challenges, and advancing sustainable solutions. During the week, Floridians can take part in a variety of free, virtual, and in-person events across the state hosted by local nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions, including the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit, ANGARI Foundation.

Organized by VoLo Foundation, Florida Climate Week is an initiative to raise awareness, share knowledge, and drive practical solutions for a sustainable and resilient future for Florida. The weeklong program underscores the importance of collective action and community engagement in combating climate change.

“Florida Climate Week is a statewide call to action where communities come together to confront their own climate challenges,” said Thais Lopez Vogel, trustee and cofounder of VoLo Foundation. “Conversations about climate vulnerabilities such as sea level rise, hurricanes, flooding, and drought, can open the door to meaningful solutions.”

In Palm Beach County, nonprofit participant ANGARI Foundation will be hosting an event at the Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina on Thursday, October 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., called “Talking Trash: Exploring Marine Debris Onboard R/V ANGARI.” Locals are invited to come aboard R/V ANGARI, the Foundation’s 65-foot research vessel, to explore marine debris and participate in their upcoming citizen science experiment, Lagoon Drift. The experiment is composed of a series of coordinated releases of small, eco-friendly wooden drift cards to study the motion of water and pollutants in waterways in and around the Lake Worth Lagoon.

During the event, meet ANGARI’s team at the docks while touring their research vessel, which is known for its support of various marine life research, including sharks, sea turtles, coral reefs, sargassum, and more. Following the tour, decorate Lagoon Drift cards and learn about Palm Beach County’s local waterways.

“Our event brings the community together to explore how marine debris affects our waters and to take part in hands-on science,” said Angela Rosenberg, president and cofounder of ANGARI Foundation. “Neighbors, families, and friends can help protect the Lake Worth Lagoon and be part of a shared effort to keep our local environment healthy for generations to come.”

For more information on ANGARI Foundation’s Florida Climate Week event, visit angari.org. To learn more about Florida Climate Week and its series of events, visit floridaclimateweek.org.

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About VoLo Foundation
VoLo Foundation is a private family organization that exists to accelerate change and global impact by supporting science-based climate solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. We believe that developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data accelerates positive global change. Through original research and analysis, and in collaboration with philanthropic and academic partners, we aim to enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen communities, and educate future generations. We track our progress using a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and we support programs that generate measurable, meaningful, and sustainable results.

About ANGARI Foundation
ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established in 2016 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Foundation is dedicated to creating a global community that is interested, knowledgeable, and invested in marine and environmental sciences by directly supporting research initiatives that foster a greater trust and dialogue between scientists and the public. ANGARI Foundation uses innovative technology, film, and other media to raise awareness and strengthen science education. Many of the Foundation’s primary initiatives involve R/V ANGARI, a 65-foot vessel that serves as an exceptional research and education platform.

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