Heal the Bay Events
California Deep Ocean DDT Virtual Community Meeting
DDT, a legacy pesticide, was banned in 1972 but contamination persists and the coastal waters off Southern California are home to one of the largest known DDT contamination sites. Join us for a deep-dive disucssion with local scientists on DDT and its harmful eefects on humans and local wildlife!
January 2024 eDNA Community Science Event with MPA Watch
Interested in meeting volunteers and participating in cutting-edge science? We are excited to reintroduce a fun and social Heal the Bay event that will reoccur monthly in the Malibu MPA transects! Heal the Bay is partnering with UCLA again to … Read More »
Aquarium Comedy Club – January
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesCelebrate the new year with a 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the gorgeous Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica! Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, & movies. Watch comedy while the fish are swimming around you!
February 2024 MPA Watch Community Science Training
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 … Read More »
Capture the King Tide @ Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin Heal the Bay Aquarium and Climate Action Santa Monica for a King Tide community science event learn about why they happen and help document the King Tide by capturing pictures of this ocean phenomenon alongside community and climate scientists as part of the California King Tides Project.
February 2024 MPA Watch Community Science Training
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 … Read More »
The Super Trash Bowl Cleanup Face-Off
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesStop by Heal the Bay Aquarium Super Bowl weekend to grab a bucket and participate in a self-guided cleanup of Santa Monica Beach to support your favorite fishy friend!
Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup February 2024
Cabrillo Beach 3800 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731 Cabrillo Beach 3800 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CAJoin us for Beach Cleanups with a Big IMAPACT! We provide the supplies, all you need to do is register, sign a waiver*, and show up!
Whale of a Weekend
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesPacific Gray Whales are coming! Every year pacific gray whales migrate right by our coastline and Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier is getting ready for them. Join us to catch a glimpse and learn more about these amazing ocean mammals!
February 2024 eDNA Community Science Event with MPA Watch
Interested in meeting volunteers and participating in cutting-edge science? Help protect biodiversity and join our MPA Watch Team for an eDNA adventure!
Aquarium Comedy Club – February
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us for a 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the gorgeous Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica! Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, & movies. Watch comedy while the fish are swimming around you!
Speakers Bureau Training – March 2024
Share your passion for the environment and inspire businesses, school children, community members, and clubs, with environmental awareness education. Join us every on Saturdays in March to become a Heal the Bay Speakers Bureau Volunteer!
Snailfest 2024
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesSlide on by to Heal the Bay Aquarium to visit local artists, nonprofit organizations, and our new Snail Lab. Explore how gastropods help keep our forests and waterways clean, participate in a conservation art contest, and learn how to photograph gastropods for community science on iNaturalist. Mark your calendars and come “shellebrate” with us on March 9 and 10!
In-Person Volunteer Orientation at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesCome to our in-person Volunteer Orientation at Heal the Bay Aquarium. Meet like-minded wavemakers, check out the aquarium exhibits, and learn how you can take climate action to protect our environment, advocate for clean water, and reduce plastic pollution.
March 2024 Beach Captain Training [Virtual]
Make a big splash for L.A.'s Waterways! Become a Heal the Bay Beach Captain! Our monthly Nothin' But Sand Cleanups are public events bring people from all over the county together to remove hundreds of pounds of trash from the … Read More »
Speakers Bureau Training – March 2024
Share your passion for the environment and inspire businesses, school children, community members, and clubs, with environmental awareness education. Join us every on Saturdays in March to become a Heal the Bay Speakers Bureau Volunteer!
Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup March 2024
Join us for Beach Cleanups with a big impact! We provide the supplies, all you need to do is register, show up, and make a difference!
Speakers Bureau Training – March 2024
Share your passion for the environment and inspire businesses, school children, community members, and clubs, with environmental awareness education. Join us every on Saturdays in March to become a Heal the Bay Speakers Bureau Volunteer!
March 2024 Safety Talk Certification Training [Virtual + In Person]
Make a big splash for L.A.'s Waterways! Become a certified Safety Talk Beach Captain! Elevate your role from Beach Captain and get Safety Talk Certified! Make a bigger impact and lead the way in protecting our coastline at Heal the … Read More »
March 2024 eDNA Community Science Event with MPA Watch
Interested in meeting volunteers and participating in cutting-edge science? Help protect biodiversity and join our MPA Watch Team for an eDNA adventure!
Speakers Bureau Training – March 2024
Share your passion for the environment and inspire businesses, school children, community members, and clubs, with environmental awareness education. Join us every on Saturdays in March to become a Heal the Bay Speakers Bureau Volunteer!
Aquarium Comedy Club – March
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us for a 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the gorgeous Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica! Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, & movies. Watch comedy while the fish are swimming around you!
FREE Beach Wheelchair Rentals @ Heal the Bay Aquarium
FREE Beach Wheelchair Rentals @ Heal the Bay Aquarium - ALL MONTH LONG April 2024, 9:30 AM – 11 AM Need a beach wheelchair to enjoy some fun in the sun? Everyone should be able to enjoy a day at … Read More »
Touch Tanks on Top of the Pier
Join our Aquarium experts and LACC for an extra special Earth Month touch tank on the Santa Monica Pier next to the Heal the Bay Welcome Center! Free event
Trash Bowl Battle of the Babies @ Heal the Bay Aquarium
Trash Bowl: Battle of the Babies @ Heal the Bay Aquarium Join Our Self-guided Beach Cleanup Competition – All Month Long Are you feeling competitive this Earth Month? Are you ready to defeat the trash on Santa Monica Beach? Then … Read More »
Trash Bowl Battle of the Babies @ Heal the Bay Aquarium
Trash Bowl: Battle of the Babies @ Heal the Bay Aquarium Join Our Self-guided Beach Cleanup Competition – All Month Long Are you feeling competitive this Earth Month? Are you ready to defeat the trash on Santa Monica Beach? Then … Read More »
Plastic Pollution Advocacy Training (VIRTUAL)
Join Heal the Bay’s FREE virtual advocacy training to combat plastic pollution in our communities. Learn the power of grassroots activism and how to lead impactful campaigns targeting local and state plastic reduction efforts at our VIRTUAL training.
April Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup to Celebrate Earth Month
Celebrate Earth Month with Heal the Bay at our Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup. Join us from 10 AM – 12 PM, April 20, 2024, at the Santa Monica Pier on Santa Monica Beach! Register Now *** We provide the … Read More »
Celebrate Earth Day at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesDive into Earth Month at Heal the Bay Aquarium! Fun, educational exhibits & live demonstrations await ocean enthusiasts of all ages. Explore the wonders of Santa Monica Bay & meet the fantastic local animals that call it home.
North Santa Monica Bay State of the Watershed 2024
Learn how our cities, agencies + communities are working together to clean up our water, increase local water supply + sustain biodiversity.