In 2013, Florida’s Tortuga Music Festival began restoring dunes with sea oats; 13 years later...

For over thirteen years, music enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers have joined forces to rejuvenate the dunes at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a tradition that began alongside the Tortuga Music Festival in 2013.

By planting resilient sea oats, they bolster coastal defenses against storm surges and erosion, while also creating essential nesting grounds for sea turtles.

This inspiring initiative exemplifies how large-scale public events can embrace sustainability.