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Earth Day Beach Cleanup 9 to 11AM Saturday, September 16th Sign up here! NEW THIS YEAR: 2 LOCATIONS AT PILLAR POINT Site captains: Celine and Mary Anny. Where to Meet: Next to the Harbor Master Office at 1 Johnson Pier. Look for the blue flag. Cleanup Areas: Volunteers usually cleanup the beach, parking lots, streets, coastal trail and jetties. Supplies: BRING […]
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Surprisingly on a rainy morning after Thanksgiving, there were 25 volunteers who cleaned Mussel Rock today. One couple was celebrating their son’s 3rd birthday. The 3-year-old was excited when I pulled out Earth Hero badges and his mother pinned one on him. He was less excited about the safety vest that I insisted he wear. See photo We were blessed […]
Read moreTerra Nova student makes commitment to the Earth By Jean Bartlett Features Correspondent Oct 21, 2015 Pacifican Chloe Jefford, 17, began doing beach cleanups when she was in sixth grade. It wasn’t until relatively recently that the Terra Nova High School senior realized the Pacific Beach Coalition (PBC) was behind those cleanups. “I went to a Sharp Park beach cleanup […]
Read moreOcean heroes needed for Saturday cleanup By Jean Bartlett Features Correspondent Posted: 09/16/2015 01:02:31 PM PDT submitted photo Locals restore on California Coastal Cleanup Day. ( submitted photo ) What does not belong in our oceans? Bowling balls, rubber ducks, shopping carts, barbecues, plastic dinosaurs, light bulbs, wigs, lawn mowers and money — yet all the aforementioned were […]
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Pacifica Playschool had a great time cleaning up Edgemar Park for Earth Day!! There were quite a few weeds but we were able – adults and kids – to get a lot more done than we thought thanks to so many helpers. It was great seeing the children work so hard on pulling the weeds even if they were a […]
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 started out like many a day at Linda Mar- COLD! But as morning wind subsided and the temp started to rise (to a balmly 57), they came. First to the table: three from Walnut Creek Intermediate (!) on a quest for a school science project. Found on our website, the students were going to report on their […]
Read moreEvery year, the Pacific Beach Coalition recognizes the contributions made by our thousands of Earth Heroes during Earth Day of Action. Volunteers receive a personalized “Star of the Sea Award” for taking action to protect and preserve our coastal environment. We also recognize the dedication of one special Earth Hero who receives the Cedric Collett Unsung Earth Hero Award. In […]
Read moreCoastal Clean Up Day Contributors: 2014 – California Coastal Commission, City of Pacifica, Recology of the Coast, San Mateo Countywide Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP), The Surf Spot 2013 – California Coastal Commission, City of Pacifica, Colombo’s Delicatessen, Mazzetti’s Bakery, Pacifica Tribune, Papa Murphy’s, Recology of the Coast, Safeway (Linda Mar & Manor), Subway (Linda Mar & Manor), San Mateo Countywide Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP), Tim Ward 2012 – California Coastal Commission, […]
Read moreEach year in September, our Earth Heroes of all ages take action during California Coastal Cleanup Day. Since 2005, over 36,000 pounds of debris have been removed from the San Mateo County coastline by more than 9,500 volunteers every year and many invasive weeds get removed. The Pacific Beach Coalition has been hosting this annual statewide cleanup since 1998 – […]
Read moreThe Earth Heroes of the Pacific Beach Coalition are highly engaged and dedicated to preserving the ocean, coastal habitat and wildlife! We’re an award-winning volunteer-driven community inspired by kindred spirit and collective passion for protecting our ocean, beaches, creeks, and native habitat. Together, we’re growing as a powerful force for positive change recognized as a community-centered model leading sustainable environmental […]
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