Cayman Brac is a special place, no doubt about it, and a group of volunteer conservationists are endeavouring to celebrate and preserve its uniqueness.
Coast to Bluff Recreational Access and Conservation, neatly reduced to ‘CBRAC’, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation, education and recreational access to nature in the Sister Island. According to its website, CBRAC’s mission is to “protect the bluff and coastal forests of Cayman Brac and secure permanent public access rights to recreational areas along the bluff and coastline” by creating nature parks.
It highlights the importance of the flora and fauna on the island, such as the brown booby colony, endemic plants, and the rock iguana.
In order to accomplish its goals, CBRAC is holding a fundraising weekend in Grand Cayman from 5-8 May, with music, food, yoga and climbing events. Promoted as a way to celebrate Mother Earth over the Mother’s Day weekend, organisers are encouraging residents to come out and support an important long-term project, while enjoying a range of activities.
Thursday, 5 May
Live music @ BodyWorks
7-8pm
Sit together to chant songs rooted in different cultures, but with a common purpose: To elevate the collective frequency.
Cost: Donations only
Friday, 6 May
Climbing @ Cayman Climbing Gym
5:30-7:30pm/8-10pm
Try out a rock-climbing session with the experts from Rock Iguana Ltd. and the Cayman Climbing Gym. Equipment is provided and no previous experience is required.
Cost: US$45
Saturday, 7 May
Dinner and Drinks @ Agave restaurant
7pm
Enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine (with a side of good company) in support of Brac conservation. Vegan and vegetarian buffet.
Cost: CI$35
Shopping @ Sticks and Stones
10am-5pm
The Sticks and Stones emporium of furniture and décor is giving 20% of all sales of in-stock items to CBRAC, in order to show its support for the organisation.
Cost: Variety of prices
Sunday, 8 May
Mother’s Day Yoga @ Public Beach grass area
8am/9:15-10:30am
Start the morning with Vinyasa Yoga and 21 sun salutations to live drumming at 8am, then move to the Acroyoga Jam at 9:15am – a playful practice exploring the acrobatic postures of yoga with others. All are welcome. Bring a mat, towel and water.
Cost: Donations only
Pizza and Adventure Movie Night @ Cayman Climbing Gym
7pm
The title of the event says it all. Watch a film while indulging in delicious pizza. The perfect way to finish off the weekend.
Cost: CI$25 suggested donation
| To learn more about CBRAC, to download its app, and sign up as a volunteer, visit www.cbrac.ky. To register or reserve your spot for any of the Mother Earth weekend events, visit www.cbrac.ky/grand.
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