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SUMMARY:Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer-driven environmental event\, mobilizing millions of people worldwide to protect our planet! In Los Angeles County\, Heal the Bay proudly leads this monumental effort\, organizing over 50 cleanup sites spanning the coasts\, rivers\, parks\, and dive and kayak sites. On Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025\, we’ll mark our 36th year of coordinating this impactful event\, welcoming more than 7\,000 volunteers to take action right here in LA County! \nAre you ready to make a difference? Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. The Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) Site Captain Training is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Coastal Cleanup Day\, to ensure you and your crew are well prepared to serve as leaders for your CCD site! \nAll Site Captains and Co-Captains must attend only ONE of the following sessions: \n\n\n\n\n• Monday\, July 13\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (In-Person at Heal the Bay HQ) \n• Monday\, August 17\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual)\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nIn-person training will be held at the Heal the Bay HQ\, 1444 9th St.\, Santa Monica\, CA 9040. \nZoom links for online training will be emailed to you following your registration. \nPlease contact ccd@healthebay.org with any questions.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/coastal-clean-up-day-site-captain-training-2/2026-07-13/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Beach Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Were you drawn to Beach Programs after Volunteer Orientation? Excited to expand your event coordination and science communication skills while networking with like-minded people? Then\, the next step is to become a Beach Captain! As a Beach Captain\, you’ll learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events\, including Nothin’ But Sand\, Suits on the Sand\, and Adopt-a-Beach. These events are the face of Heal the Bay and serve as the first introduction for many to our mission. By completing this virtual training\, you’ll be qualified to represent Heal the Bay on the sand at our renowned cleanups\, helping lead volunteers and making a lasting impact on our coastline. \nWhen: Monday\, July 13\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nWhere: Virtual (Zoom) \nWho Should Attend?\n\nIndividuals who want to be leaders on the sand at Heal the Bay events\nThose who desire to immerse themselves in Heal the Bay’s community\nAnyone who enjoys teaching others how to collect data and contribute to science\nPeople who love engaging with diverse groups and inspiring environmental action\n\n* Volunteer Orientation must be completed prior to Beach Programs Training \n** You will receive the Zoom link separately from the confirmation email. Please check your spam folder if you have not received it by the time the training starts. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/virtual-beach-captain-training/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Protect what you love! Volunteer with Heal the Bay.\nTake the first step in protecting our oceans\, coastal waters\, and watersheds with Heal the Bay! Join us for our Volunteer Orientation and discover how you can get directly involved in Heal the Bay’s work. Learn about our volunteer programs\, meet like-minded environmental advocates\, and be the first to hear about upcoming events and opportunities. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, July 16\n🕒 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Location: Heal the Bay Aquarium – 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA 90401 \nREGISTER NOW \nWhy Volunteer with Heal the Bay?\n\nConnect with a passionate community tackling environmental issues in Los Angeles.\nDevelop valuable personal and professional skills.\nGain the confidence to advocate for a healthier planet.\nEnjoy exclusive volunteer events and opportunities.\n\nBy completing this Volunteer Orientation\, you’ll unlock opportunities to:\n\nMonitor marine protected areas with MPA Watch\nLead beach cleanups as a Beach Captain\nParticipate in Aquarium Volunteer Training\nJoin us for exclusive volunteer events\n\nParking Information:\nThe closest parking is at Lot 1 North and Lot 1 South in Santa Monica. \nThe City of Santa Monica has begun construction at the Santa Monica Pier. Due to this\, our loading and unloading zone is currently unavailable. Guests may still park in Lot 1 North\, but should be aware of potential construction-related blockages. Lot 1 South remains fully open and available for parking.   \nWhat to Bring:\nNo materials are needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to meet fellow ocean lovers! \n🌊 Ready to make a difference?\nRegister now to start your journey with Heal the Bay and help protect our local coastal waters.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/new-heal-the-bay-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Heal the Bay Aquarium\, 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:July Nothin' But Sand Beach Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup \nJoin Heal the Bay this Plastic Free July for a beach cleanup and help fight single-use plastic pollution at the source. Every year\, millions of plastic bottles\, bags\, food wrappers\, and cigarette butts enter our ocean\, harming marine life\, contaminating coastal ecosystems\, and breaking down into dangerous microplastics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp protect our beaches and waterways by removing harmful trash before it reaches the ocean\, and discover how small everyday choices can help create a cleaner\, healthier\, plastic-free future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\n🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n📍 Redondo Beach\, South Side of the Pier \nREGISTER \nWaiver Required for All Volunteers\nTo help make check-in quick and easy\, please complete your waiver before arriving using the same email address you used to register for the event. \n\nAdults (18+) and families: Complete the online waiver. Click here for adult waiver.\nVolunteers under 18: A parent or legal guardian must complete the minor waiver. Click here for minor waiver.\n\nFilling out your waiver ahead of time helps shorten the check-in process so you can spend more time enjoying the clean up. \nWhat to Bring\n\nReusable water bottle\nSun protection\nComfortable\, closed-toe shoes\nGloves and cleanup supplies (optional—provided while supplies last)\n\nSupport the Work Beyond the Cleanup\nConsider making a gift to expand the impact of this work and help keep Southern California’s waterways clean and healthy for all. Donate today.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/july-nbs/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach\, CA
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SUMMARY:Summer Tidepool Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Join Heal the Bay for a morning of community science at the Point Dume tidepools in Malibu. Using the iNaturalist app\, participants will document marine life and help create a real-time snapshot of biodiversity along the California coast. Every observation contributes valuable data used by scientists and researchers to better understand local coastal ecology. \nFrom sea stars to anemones\, you’ll help uncover the incredible biodiversity hiding in the intertidal zone while supporting ongoing coastal research and monitoring efforts statewide. \n📍 Point Dume Tidepools\, Malibu\nAdditional details about parking and the meetup location will be emailed prior to the event\n📅 Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\n⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \nREGISTER \nWhat to Bring:\n\nFor your safety\, please wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection\nA reusable water bottle\nA smartphone with the iNaturalist app already downloaded.\nYour friends and family! All ages and experience levels are welcome.\n\n 
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/summer-tidepool-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Point Dume State Beach\, 6800 Westward Beach Road\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265\, United States
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SUMMARY:MPA Watch Community Science Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you like science AND long walks on the beach? Then join Heal the Bay’s community science program\, MPA Watch! Volunteers will be trained on how to collect data while walking along the most beautiful beaches of Malibu and Palos Verdes. \nMonitoring done by MPA Watchers helps encourage enforcement and regulation around marine protected areas (MPAs)\, also known as “underwater Yosemites.” \nBecome a volunteer by attending the three-part training program\, which includes independent learning\, one virtual classroom training\, and one field training session. All training materials will be provided. \n**PLEASE NOTE: Completing all parts of the training\, outlined below\, is required to become an MPA Watch certified volunteer\, as well as attending Heal the Bay’s New Volunteer Orientation. You may attend a New Volunteer Orientation before or after attending our MPA Watch training. \n——————————————————————————- \nPart 1: Independent Learning \n\n\n\nIndependent Study Video\nIndependent Study Quiz\n\n\n\nPart 2: Classroom Training (Virtual) \n\nThe classroom training is pre-recorded. Please watch the training here: https://healthebay-org.zoom.us/rec/share/0n3EiRu-HRxKqM1soRFrPFRXlNb6mSbhMwWwj_nS9FcIGs1pol5rA4fsEwTfwjLM.Z8QLmtPIp-kZVMXm\n\nPasscode: E$0hx9zN\n\n\nPlease note that the field training location outlined in the video will change\, as outlined below!\n\nPart 3: Sunday\, July 19th – Field Training (In-person) \n\nPoint Dume\, Malibu\n10:30AM-12:30PM\nPlease note that this training will directly follow the tidepooling event: https://healthebay.org/event/summer-tidepool-bioblitz/                                  REGISTER\n\n——————————————————————————- \n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\nAre there any prerequisites to becoming an MPA Watch Volunteer? \nHeal the Bay’s New Volunteer Orientation must be attended and completed either before or after attending the MPA Watch training. The orientation occurs bimonthly and can be fulfilled by watching a recording of the most recent orientation. You must also watch the prerequisite videos and quizzes\, as well as submit the necessary onboarding paperwork. \nAre there any minimum age requirements to enter the event? \nThe minimum age is age 14. Volunteers under 17 must be accompanied by an adult to the training. \nPlease contact Zoë Collins and the MPA Watch Team at mpawatch@healthebay.org with any questions.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/mpa-watch-community-science-training-2/
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SUMMARY:Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer-driven environmental event\, mobilizing millions of people worldwide to protect our planet! In Los Angeles County\, Heal the Bay proudly leads this monumental effort\, organizing over 50 cleanup sites spanning the coasts\, rivers\, parks\, and dive and kayak sites. On Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025\, we’ll mark our 36th year of coordinating this impactful event\, welcoming more than 7\,000 volunteers to take action right here in LA County! \nAre you ready to make a difference? Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. The Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) Site Captain Training is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Coastal Cleanup Day\, to ensure you and your crew are well prepared to serve as leaders for your CCD site! \nAll Site Captains and Co-Captains must attend only ONE of the following sessions: \n\n\n\n\n• Monday\, July 13\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (In-Person at Heal the Bay HQ) \n• Monday\, August 17\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual) \n• Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Virtual)\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nIn-person training will be held at the Heal the Bay HQ\, 1444 9th St.\, Santa Monica\, CA 9040. \nZoom links for online training will be emailed to you following your registration. \nPlease contact ccd@healthebay.org with any questions.
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/coastal-clean-up-day-site-captain-training-2/2026-07-28/
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