What to expect at a meeting

1. Welcome & context – a 5-minute snapshot of why this topic matters locally and globally.
2. Guided conversation – thoughtful questions that welcome all perspectives (no lit degree required!).
3. Meaningful advocacy – write a comment on proposed policy, send letters to decision makers, craft a short testimony, sign up for a coastal cleanup, or submit a letter to the editor—all prepped on-site with templates and support.

Why pair books with action?

Stories change how we see the world; advocacy changes the world we see. By ending each meeting with a targeted action, we turn insight into impact—amplifying our voices on the issues we just explored together.

Join us at an upcoming meeting

Ready to read for the ocean? Sign up for our next meeting and we’ll send details on the monthly pick and action details. Bring a friend, a notebook, and your love for the coast—let’s make waves together. 

Next Meeting: Waves of Change Book Club

On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan Emanuel — a powerful non-fiction work that explores the deep connections between Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice, and land protection in the Southeast. The book invites readers to examine whose land we are on, how environmental harm disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities, and what justice-centered stewardship can look like today—values that closely align with Surfrider’s commitment to equity and coastal protection.

When: February 21st, 2026
Where: Reed’s Coffee (812 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557)
Time: 12:00–1:30 PM

RSVP here: https://x.gldn.io/e/pvul0cTV8Zb 

RSVP here to receive the discussion guide, location details, and our one-page action brief. Bring a friend!