Beach
Cleanup and Lunch & Learn
What would happen if everyone picked up at least one piece of trash?
Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.
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Sunday October 13, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Free Yoga in the grass at Baby Beach
9-10:30 Beach Cleanup
10:30 Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute
Special Guest Lunch & Learn Speaker
Katie Thompson, Senior Director of Environment & Sustainability at PADI Worldwide. Katie will discuss PADI Aware’s initiatives, focusing on the Dive Against Debris Program through the PADI Aware Foundation.
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2 Places to Register / Check In & Weigh In
Baby Beach and Ocean Institute
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1-Baby Beach
Bags and gloves will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged!
Arrive early (9am) to use a (single or double) kayak or stand up paddle board for an “on the water” cleanup provided by Westwind Sailing! (max 4 pieces of equipment per party)
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2- Ocean Institute
Bags, buckets and grabbers will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged!
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Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts provided by Coffee Importers (participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup!)
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Weigh in at any spot for a chance to win in one of the 4 categories
-The Biggest Catch
-The Smallest Catch (think micro plastics)
-The Most Unusual
-The Most Items (from Debris Tracker App, tracking for Stand Up To Trash)
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Prizes donated by Killer Dana Surf Shop, Captain Dave’s Whale Watching, Dana Wharf, Shaka Love and Custodians of The Sea .
We encourage the “BYOB” (bring your own bucket or reusable bag, gloves, reusable water bottle and coffee cup) philosophy to help reduce any additional waste!
Follow us on socials, take lots of pics and tag us in your stories and posts using @StandUpToTrash and #StandUpToTrash #DontPassItUpPickItUp
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Or if you'd like to share it with us go ahead and send us an email: StandUpToTrash@gmail.com
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We’ll see you then!
Plan to have fun and stay for Lunch & Learn!
**Please note, winners and prizes will not be announced until the next day! **
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