EVENTS
It all began with a passion and deep love for the ocean, our beaches and the wildlife that inhabits it.
Saturday February 11, 2023
9-11am
Beach Cleanup and
Lunch & Learn
Beach Cleanup
Baby Beach and Ocean Institute
9-10:30 Beach Cleanup
10:30 -11 Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute
Speaker: TBA
Theme: Love Our Beach and Harbor
11:00 - Lunch Provided
2023 Cleanup Dates
Jan 8 Protect Our Natural Resources
Feb 11 Love Our Beach and Harbor
Mar 5 During Festival of Whales
April 22 Earth Day
May 21
June 11 (Celebrating World Oceans Day June 8)
July 9
Aug 13
Sept 16 International Coastal Cleanup
Oct 15
Nov 19 Founders Birthday Cleanup
Dec 3
TO DATE:
Total Weight In Pounds Of Trash
5,633.93
Number of Participants Attended
4078
PAST EVENTS.
Hold a Successful Clean Up at Your Local Beach!
Decide what beach and other aquatic area (marshes, lakes, rivers, ponds) in your area that needs to be cleaned.
Safety first!
-Wear gloves to collect the debris
-Be careful with glass or other sharp objects
-Get help with anything heavy
Supplies to Bring
-Plenty of water
-Trash bags (Biodegradable)
-Hand sanitizer/ wipes
-Sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
-Insect repellent
-Shoes or sneakers that protect your feet
-Reusable gloves
-First Aid Kit
Remember!
-Don’t collect natural items like driftwood or seaweed.
-Stay out of dune areas
-Watch out for wildlife
-Avoid stepping on dune plants and beach grasses
And lastly, remember to have a good time! Take a moment to enjoy the waves and the fresh air. We are so lucky to live in a place with gorgeous beaches, a healthy ocean and most of all, with wonderful people.
Thank you so much for being part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you sometime soon!
Take pictures!
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