Coastal Cleanup Day at the LAX Dunes!

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ORGANIZATION: The Bay Foundation (Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation)

An OFFICIAL Coastal Cleanup Day 2017 site, third year in a row!

Join the Adopt-A-Dune organization to help remove weeds and dried vegetation in the coastal dune nature preserve. This work will ensure that native plants will support the dunes native wildlife which contains over 900 native species of plants, insects and animals.

Guide: http://www.santamonicabay.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Appendix-B-LAX-Dunes-Educational-Handout.pdf (PDF)

http://bit.ly/LAXDunesFlyer (PDF).

Waiver: http://bit.ly/LAWAwaiver (parent/guardian signature if 18 or under).

Parking is onsite. Please arrive by 9 AM as the gate will be locked shortly thereafter.

Dress comfortably, wear closed-toed shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. Gloves and tool will be provided.

Location map: http://bit.ly/LAX-DUNES

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About The Bay Foundation (Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation)

Location:

8117 W. Manchester Ave., #750, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay through actions and partnerships that improve water quality, conserve and rehabilitate natural resources, and protect the Bay’s benefits and values.

Description

The Bay Foundation (TBF)-also known as the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation-is a 501(c) 3 non-profit environmental group founded in 1990 to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and local coastal waters. TBF is staff by science and policy experts who are passionate about understanding and protecting the Bay and the Bay watershed, and all the benefits that a healthy ecosystem can provide all those who use and enjoy it. Our volunteers work on a range of topics including clean boating, table to farm composting, kelp forest restoration, abalone restoration, beach dune restoration, and wetland restoration. TBF offers a variety of ways to get involved such as developing social media content, conducting research, conducting fieldwork, and engaging with community members.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Sep 16, 2017
08:45 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

267 Waterview St (for GPS purposes)Site issouth of where Waterview and Trask meetPlaya del Rey, CA 90293

DATE POSTED

September 11, 2017

SKILLS

  • Environmental Science
  • Habitat Restoration

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • From 9am and 12pm (early exit can be arranged).
  • The site entrance is south of the intersection of Waterview St. & Trask Ave. (near Trask Triangle Pa

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