Festival of Whales
Beach
Cleanup and Lunch & Learn
Imagine the change if everyone followed this simple rule: Don’t pass it up, pick it up!
Our beaches, waters and wildlife would change dramatically!
Come be part of the ripple effect!
Enjoy a fun-filled day on the water, along the shore and in the surrounding areas as we work together to keep our natural world clean and thriving.
Sunday March 8, 2026
Schedule:
9:00 - 10:30 Beach Cleanup
10:30 - 11:00 Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute
Lunch & Learn Speaker: We are welcoming back UCI Professor Jessica Pratt, Ph.D. and her Global Sustainability Capstone Student Presentations as our Lunch & Learn speakers for the 4th year.
Register / Check In & Weigh In
RH Dana Statue on the Island in the Dana Point Harbor
🚗🚙 Park at the new parking structure off Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Dr and walk or take the trolley over to us!
Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts provided by Coffee Importers (participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup!)
Weigh in at any spot for a chance to win in one of the 3 categories
-The Biggest Catch
-The Smallest Catch (think micro plastics)
-The Most Unusual
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
Or if you'd like to share it with us go ahead and send us an email: StandUpToTrash@gmail.com
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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