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Beach Cleanup at Whirlwind/Locust Beach with Surfrider Foundation, MRC and NSKA, September 20
ORGANIZATION: EarthShare
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Join the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC), the Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, and the North Sound Kiteboarding Association (NSKA) at Whirlwind Beach, also known as Locust Beach, to help remove trash and other debris and to collect valuable data on marine debris alongside cleanups organized globally. Be sure to dress for the weather and we’ll bring the gear for the cleanup. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is part of Whatcom Water Weeks, so be sure to check out other local events relating to water September 6-20 th.
To get to Whirlwind (formerly known as Locust), heading from downtown Bellingham, head down Holly Street, continue onto Eldridge to Marine Drive. Make a left onto Locust Ave. and please park respectfully on the side of the road or in the Bellingham Kiteboarding Community Center lot on the right. Walk down to the end of the road and follow the trail on the right-hand side directly after walking under the train tracks. This will take you to Whirlwind Beach and our meeting area!
Please dress for the weather. We will provide light refreshments and beach cleanup materials.
Please contact Eleanor Hines at 215-287-0043 or nws@surfrider.org for more information.
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About EarthShare
Location:
7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
Mission Statement
To accelerate the pace of positive environmental change by unleashing the collaborative power of motivated businesses and passionate people in support of our vital Network of member organizations.
Description
EarthShare is a nonprofit strategist and partner with a 500-member strong network of America's most respected environmental and conservation organizations. We develop and deliver tailored, strategic programs to help our employer partners meet - and exceed - employee engagement, community impact and environmental sustainability goals.
For 30 years, EarthShare has worked across industries and issues to protect the health of our planet by engaging workplaces and people as active participants in that mission. With the power to convene the environmental community, galvanize employees and consumers, and build community collaboration, we help our partners achieve their corporate citizenship and sustainability impact vision.
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WHERE
Locust AvenueBellingham, WA 98225
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2015
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GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
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