Heal the Bay Events
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Coastal Clean Up Day Site Captain Training
Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. Choose from one of our in-person or virtual training options.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin New Volunteer Orientation at Heal the Bay Aquarium. Meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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Bring Back the Beach Gala 2025
Jonathan Club in Santa Monica 850 Palisades Beach Rd., Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us on September 11, 2025, at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica for Heal the Bay's 40th Anniversary Bring Back the Beach Gala.
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Coastal Clean Up Day 2025
Join Heal the Bay as we celebrate Los Angeles' 36th Coastal Cleanup Day! Contribute to removing trash from inland and coastal waterways all over LA county.
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CCD Afterparty and Documentary Screening
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesCelebrate CCD and join us for a special screening of Planet Friendly: Resurrection of the Sunflower Sea Star, a powerful documentary highlighting the fight to save one of the ocean’s most important endangered species.
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Virtual Beach Captains Training
Join Beach Captains training to learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events, lead volunteers, and represent Heal the Bay.
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Climate & Our Coast Workshop
Heal the Bay Main Office 1444 9th St, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on experience designed to help you master the science behind climate change. In just three hours, you'll gain a clear understanding of the impacts on our coast.
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Palibu Day of Service – Malibu Beach Clean Up
Malibu Lagoon State Beach 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, United StatesHeal the Bay is teaming up with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin for a day of service! Join us for a special clean up at Malibu Lagoon State Beach.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin New Volunteer Orientation at Heal the Bay Aquarium. Meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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October Nothin But Sand Beach Clean Up
Venice Beach Pier 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Tower Buccaneer, South of Pier, Venice, CA, United StatesHelp keep Venice Beach clean, healthy, and beautiful at our Nothin' But Sand Clean Up!
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Tour of Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant
Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion 12000 Vista Del Mar, Los Angeles, United StatesJoin us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, the largest wastewater treatment facility in the Western United States
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Virtual Beach Captains Training
Join Beach Captains training to learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events, lead volunteers, and represent Heal the Bay.
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Clear Waters LA: Harmful Algal Bloom Summit
Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion 12000 Vista Del Mar, Los Angeles, United StatesJoin scientists, policymakers, and community leaders for a day of learning as we confront the growing threat of harmful algal blooms in Southern California’s coastal waters.
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Spooky Splash at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesVisit our Shivering Shipwreck at Heal the Bay Aquarium on October 25 and 26 from 12 PM- 4 PM for a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
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Spooky Splash at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesVisit our Shivering Shipwreck at Heal the Bay Aquarium on October 25 and 26 from 12 PM- 4 PM for a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
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Climate & Our Coast Workshop
Heal the Bay Main Office 1444 9th St, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on experience designed to help you master the science behind climate change. Deepen your understanding and contribute to meaningful change.
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BioBlitz at Santa Monica Beach Dunes
Discover the vast biodiversity of the Santa Monica Dunes and help protect and restore this coastal habitat. All ages welcome!
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Heal the Bay 2025 Food Drive
The current pause on SNAP benefits is impacting many members of our community. Heal the Bay's Community Programs team is hosting a food drive to help Angelenos facing food insecurity. 📅 November 8–16We’ll be collecting donations during our upcoming public … Read More »
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Day of Service at Kuruvungna Springs
Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, United StatesJoin us for a day of service at Kuruvungna Springs. Discover the history of this sacred Gabrielino-Tongva site, learn what we can do to help preserve it.
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Out of Plain Sight – Documentary Screening
Join Heal the Bay for screenings of the LA Times documentary Out of Plain Sight, featuring expert panel discussions with our scientists after the film.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin New Volunteer Orientation at Heal the Bay Aquarium. Meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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CANCELED: November Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Dockweiler State Beach - Tower 54 11999 Vista Del Ma, Playa Del Rey, CA, United StatesRain or shine! Join us for a sunset Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler Beach.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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Climate & Our Coast Workshop
Heal the Bay Main Office 1444 9th St, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on experience designed to help you master the science behind climate change. Deepen your understanding and contribute to meaningful change.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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Out of Plain Sight – Documentary Screening
Join Heal the Bay for screenings of the LA Times documentary Out of Plain Sight, featuring expert panel discussions with our scientists after the film.
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Meet Our Endangered Animal Ambassadors
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesGet close up with Heal the Bay Aquarium's endangered animals and learn more about our groundbreaking conservation work.
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LIVE: Behind-the-Scenes with Our Animal Ambassadors
Join Heal the Bay Aquarium for an Instagram Live event. Meet our endangered animals and learn how you can support them!
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CalCoast Tidepool Bioblitz
Leo Carrillo Beach 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CAJoin us at the Leo Carrillo tidepools to witness the magnificent King Tides and participate in community science!