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Seabright Beach Coastal Restoration
ORGANIZATION: Groundswell Coastal Ecology
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Join us for an ongoing project, creating a healthy native habitat on Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, on both the low-lying dunes and adjacent cliffside. We do this by removing invasive vegetation and replacing it with California native plants which are indigenous to local beach habitats. The native vegetation in turn is attracting an increasing number of native fauna, including bees, butterflies, and birds.
During much of the year, we are removing invasive vegetation - ice plant, European annual grasses, thistle, and others. This is mostly hand pulling of the weeds, but where needed, we use tools like hori-horis, hoes, and garden forks. We put the pulled weeds on tarps, and drag the tarps to nearby designated piles.
Tools and training will be provided.
For a small period of time in the rainy season, we also plant new natives. We dig a small hole in the ground with a hori-hori (trowel), then plant a seedling, and water it. We may water the plants additionally later on if the winter and spring are unusually dry.
Each Monday workday is at Seabright State Beach, but exactly where on this half mile long beach varies week to week.
Please contact Jeb Bishop at jeb.bishop@groundswellecology.org to find out the specific location for a given workday.
When you sign up on the website, you will be contacted with the location.
18 Shifts
Available spots are approximations
Some shifts have expired
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Mon Apr 03, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Apr 10, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Apr 17, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Apr 24, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon May 01, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon May 08, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon May 15, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon May 22, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon May 29, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Jun 05, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Jun 12, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Jun 19, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Jun 26, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Mar 27, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Mar 20, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Mar 13, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Mar 06, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 6
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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Mon Mar 06, 2023
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09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Spots available: 5
Santa Cruz CA 95062 US
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About Groundswell Coastal Ecology
Location:
PO Box 56, Davenport, CA 95017, US
Mission Statement
Groundswell Coastal Ecology works for thriving resilient Natural Ecosystems stewarded by vibrant and engaged Communities. We bring people and communities back to the land to steward coastal ecological resources by integrating community, education, science, and art into the practice of ecological restoration and stewardship of our common lands. We promote ecological identity, the connection to our environment that is at the core of who we are.
Description
Hands-on coastal restoration involving seed collection, native plant propagation, invasive species removal, planting and community outreach. We provide tools and supplies.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Mon Mar 06, 2023 - Mon Jun 26, 2023
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This opportunity has 18 shifts
WHERE
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(36.96779 ,-121.98712 )
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2023
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