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Clear, thin, plastic-like specimens are littering local beaches. What are they, and how did they get here?
Read moreClear, thin, plastic-like specimens are littering local beaches. What are they, and how did they get here?
Read moreMeet the brown pelican, this year’s Earth Honoree! A local icon, these incredible seabirds are known for their plunge-diving, large throat pouch, and resilience.
Read moreWe’re hosting PelicanFest, a fun and educational Earth Day celebration! Immerse yourself in a world of ocean conservation with activities for the whole family.
Read moreDuring this special “month of love,” our naturalist Julie asked volunteers to handwrite love letters to the ocean on paper hearts. Unsurprisingly, the notes were very heartwarming. The shortest month of the year brought us a mix of sun and rain yet lots of smiles as hundreds of volunteers banded together to do good for their community. Check out the […]
Read moreGet ready to volunteer during Earth Day of Action on April 26, 2025! Sign up for a cleanup or habitat restoration event and make a difference in your community.
Read moreThe first month of 2025 has come to a close. Mother nature gifted us with fairly warm, sunny, and dry conditions in January, which inspired many volunteers to meet us on the coast and beyond to do good for their community. Check out what our field sites reported. Rockaway Cleanup Highlights: It was a hazy morning, and we welcomed volunteers […]
Read morePacifica State Beach was bustling with volunteers for the 28th Annual Beach Planting and Cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read moreOur first 2025 beach cleanups are in full swing and starting off strong at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. It was a hazy morning, and we welcomed 40 ambitious volunteers who joined us from Borel Middle School, the Chinese Consulate, Crystal Springs, Oceana High School, Sherman Elementary School, St. Catherine, St. Ignatius, and the Young Men’s Service League. Many thanks to […]
Read moreThe end of December brought us gray days and rain at our yearend beach cleanup events and habitat restoration along the coast. In fact, we had to cancel our Linda Mar cleanup for the first time in the Pacifica Beach Coalition’s history. We appreciate everyone who braved the elements to give back to their community! Despite the weather and lower […]
Read moreThe results are in! Our Earth Heroes made a meaningful impact this year.
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