Here is the trailer for my short film on the Friends of Jupiter Beach
The Garbage of Jupiter Beach
Cyndi Lenz
What weighs 20,000 pounds and takes nearly 4,000 people to move it? The Garbage on Jupiter Beach. 15 years ago a local resident Anita Lankler made a deal with the City of Jupiter. You let our dogs on the beach and we'll pick up the garbage. This little group grew into a membership of 4,000 plus and became the "Friends of Jupiter Beach." Once a month hundreds of people, 6 to 86, from fifteen zip codes surrounding Palm Beach County, converge onto Jupiter Beach... to pick up the garbage.
Over the past three years, since August of 2006, more than 4,000 Friends of Jupiter Beach volunteers have joined the monthly effort to remove trash, paper, plastics, cigarette butts, broken beach furniture, car parts, recyclables and garbage from the 2 1/2 mile stretch of dog-friendly beach. They estimate the weight each month, and the cumulative total surpassed the 20,000 pound mark at the Saturday, October 3 beach cleanup! An average of 150 volunteers permonth remove an average of 500 pounds of garbage and recyclables per month during the two-hour event. Volunteers come from all walks of life, all age groups, and 15 area zip codes.
On the first Saturday of every month (weather permitting) volunteers gather at Ocean Cay Park to scour the beach from the Juno Beach pier to the southern edge of Carlin Park, making good on a pledge made to the Town of Jupiter 15 years ago. In 1994, the threat of closing the beach to dogs rallied a small group of concerned citizens, who mobilized quickly and began organizing beach cleanups and providing dog waste bags at beach crossovers. Since then, the growth of the group has exploded, as individuals and businesses rally to join an effort which repeatedly demonstrates care for the marine environment and the privilege of taking our four-footed friends to one of the last dog beaches in the area. As a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation, the group relies on donations and sponsorships from concerned citizens and a supportive business community to assume ALL COSTS for the operations, saving the taxpayers of Jupiter and Palm Beach County significantly.
The Beach Cleanup is the first Saterday of every month. Volunteers gather at 8am SHARP at the Anita Lankler Pavilion in Ocean Cay Park, off Marcinski Road and US Hwy 1. They divide into teams, clean the 2 1/2 mile stretch of dog-friendlly beach, and return by 9:20am for a complimentary continental breakfast. Beach cleanups are SHINE ONLY; if weather is iffy, volunteers should call the FJB message line at 561-748-8140 by 7:15am to listen for a possible cancellation message. School community service hours are awarded. There is no need for individuals to register in advance but organized groups are kindly requested to leave a message on the FJB phone line. Volunteers of all ages are welcome; the cleanup guidelines and code of safety are available on the website at
www.friendsofjupiterbeach.com.
Still photography provided by award winning photographer Tina Valant www.havedog.com
Stylin music provided by Big Vince and the Phat Cats (Thanks you guys so much!)
http://web.me.com/vinceflora/Phat_Cats/Home.html
Vince Flora
Gary Frost
Dave Allen
Mike Paparo
mixed and mastered: Dave Allen
Permission for "Mojo" requested and pending for film festival use.
Got My MoJo
Workin'" was written by Preston Foster and published by Dare Music, Inc.
(mojo is one of the most beloved songs at Dare Music and a story all unto itself.)
Archival footage provided by Joanna Aiken
produced, shot, written and edited by Cyndi Lenz
clenz@mac.com
VHS digitizing and finishing by Adam Lenz- jedi knight of all things final cut.
art director-Adam Lenz
2/15/10 "The Garbage of Jupiter Beach" is an official selection of the Delray Beach Film Festival and will be showing on March 27th which will be "Green Day" join us for some great environmental films and a beach cleanup.
screening info
http://dbff.bside.com/2010/films/thegarbageofjupiterbeach_cyndilenz_dbff2010
5/13/10 "The Garbage of Jupiter Beach" is proud to announce they are an official selection of CENFLO The Central Florida Film Festival
http://www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com
6/30/2010 Here is a nice article Kit Bradshaw from the Jupiter Courier wrote about me and film - not mentioned wonderful photographer Tina Valant and my music men Big Vince and the Phat Cats
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jun/26/garbage-of-jupiter-beach-tells-of-impact-of-one
Offical website
http://web.me.com/clenz/garbage_fjupiterbeach/Welcome.html
April 4 2010: We are please to announce that "The Garbage of Jupiter Beach" co won "Best Green Short" at the Delray Beach Film Festival 2010
Thanks DBFF!!!
Feb 8 2010 What a wonderful year we had. I was a finalist for the 2010 Loggerhead Marinelife Center Go Blue Award and GOJB just won best environmental Doc
(not short not feature but doc) at Mountain Film Festival at Mamouth Mountain California. Kudus to my crew and the Friends of Jupiter Beach.
march 6 ; we are delighted to announce our screening at the palm beach international film fest and we are honored to be among the films chosen for the voices of local film.
we are so happy to announce that the garbage of jupiter beach has won best documentary at the palm beach international film festival; voices of local film. thank you so much pbiff man we are so honored. thanks as always to my crew, my music men- big vince and the phat cats and to the friends of jupiter beach.
we are delighted to announce our first place standing in the short documentary catagory at Moondance Film Festival in Boulder Colorado.
http://moondancefilmfestival.com/02_festival.winners_film.html
We we the winners of the Calypso award at Moondance!
• MOONDANCE CALYPSO AWARD: This award is to encourage a spirit of enterprise in saving the environment, habitats and wildlife by creative individuals from around the world. The award is presented to the person who expands knowledge of our world, seeks to improve our quality of all life on the planet, and contributes to the betterment of humankind.
We are thrilled to announce our international premiere at Eco-Fest in Malaysia
and thanks again to uvu-all of this started right here!
On May 6th, 2009, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, along with Yosemite National Park Ranger, Shelton Johnson, visited students from James H. Bright Elementary School in Hialeah, Florida. Burns was in the South Florida area as part of a cross-country promotional tour for his latest project, The National Parks America's Best Idea. Students from Mrs. Ramirez and Mrs. Montiel's 5th grade class watched clips from the upcomimg documentary, asked questions, and posed for pictures with Burns and Johnson. Johnson, who is featured in Burns' film, spoke on the history and importance of America's National Parks.
Earlier in the year, students from this class participated in the Everglades Environmental Education Program at Royal Palm, which allows kids to discover first hand the different animals and habitats located in Everglades National Park. Produced by WPBT 2, the video, 'Untold Stories: Everglades National Park' captures their experiences into the 'River of Grass.'
Fifth grade teachers from James H. Bright Elementary School in Hialeah, FL, Mrs. Montiel (foreground) and Mrs. Ramirez (background).
On May 6th, 2009, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, along with Yosemite Natianal Park Ranger, Shelton Johnson, visited students from James H. Bright Elementary School in Hialeah, Florida. Burns was in the South Florida area as part of a cross-country promotional tour for his latest project, The National Parks America's Best Idea. Students from Mrs. Ramirez and Mrs. Montiel's 5th grade class watched clips from the upcomimg documentary, asked questions, and posed for pictures with Burns and Johnson. Johnson, who is featured in Burns' film, spoke on the history and importance of America's National Parks.
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Vultures are a common sight along the Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park. Students who visit the park as part of the Royal Palm Education Program learn about the different plants and animals that call this place home.
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
A large alligator found along the Anhinga Trail. Students who participate in the Royal Palm Education Program at Everglades National Park have the opportunity to observe alligators and other species wild animals.
About "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story....
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Fifth grade students from James H. Bright Elementary School in Florida listen carefully to Education Ranger, Greg Litten. Morning warm-up acitivites are part of the Royal Palm Education Program at Everglades National Park.
About "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story.
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Fifth grade students from James H. Bright Elementary School in Florida attempt to tie their shoe laces without the use of their thumbs. Thisactivity is part of the morning warm-up lesson on "adaptation."
About "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story.
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Fifth grade students from James H. Bright Elementary School perform a warm-up activity as part of the Royal Palm Education Program.
About "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story.
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Take a tour of Everglades National Park with your school!
South Florida's 5th and 6th graders are taking their classroom outdoors with the Royal Palm Environmental Education Program. This one day trip lets students experience the sights and sounds of Florida's wild things: alligators, wading birds, tropical plants, hardwood hammocks and much, much more! Education Rangers help guide the way and provide insights about the animals and habitats found within the park.
Bring your textbooks to life with a field trip to Everglades National Park!
About "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story....
Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Photo: Students listen carefully as Education Ranger, Greg Litten talks about plants and animals found along the Anhinga Trail.
About the "Untold Stories: Everglades National Park"
In February 2009, WPBT2's cameras followed 5th grade students as they experienced Everglades National Park for the first time. WPBT2 interviewed Royal Palm Education rangers and documented their guided trips with students through the Anhinga Trail and Long Pine Key. This is their Untold Story.
The Quilt Index, H-Net and MATRIX, Mark Kornbluth, Michigan State University from session 4 on Day 2 of the WebWise 2.0 conference for IMLS held in Miami on March 7, 2008.
The Quilt Index, H-Net and MATRIX, Mark Kornbluth, Michigan State University from session 4 on Day 2 of the WebWise 2.0 conference for IMLS held in Miami on March 7, 2008.
The Quilt Index, H-Net and MATRIX, Mark Kornbluth, Michigan State University from session 4 on Day 2 of the WebWise 2.0 conference for IMLS held in Miami on March 7, 2008.
