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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\, March 12\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-7/
LOCATION:Heal the Bay Aquarium\, 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE AQUARIUM DAY 3.14.2026
DESCRIPTION:After weeks of flood recovery and restoration\, we’re so excited to welcome you back. Join us for a special Community Reopening Day. \nThis event is free and open to all. Thank you for your continued support\, and we hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nWhen: March 14 | 12 PM – 4 PM \n\n\nWhere: Heal the Bay Aquarium\, 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA 90401 \nReserve Your FREE Ticket \nHeavy rains caused severe flooding at Heal the Bay Aquarium\, sending nearly two feet of water through the space in a matter of minutes.\nFlooding tested our systems — preparedness strengthened our response.\nNow we need your support to reopen our doors. \n 
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/free-aq-day-3-14-2026/
LOCATION:Heal the Bay Aquarium\, 1600 Ocean Front Walk\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tidepool Bioblitz with UCLA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 14\, from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM for an exciting day of research at the tidepools! \nStep into the tidepools for a hands-on day of discovery! Join Heal the Bay and researchers from UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability to explore intertidal ecology and contribute to community science. \nWe will host a two-site bioblitz to understand how marine protected area (MPA) designations affect biodiversity in intertidal ecosystems. We will compare two sites: Point Dume (within the MPA) and Leo Carrillo (control site). Join us for a family-friendly day of exploration and data collection! \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT \n\nBioblitz Schedule\n1:30 PM: Registration + Waivers \n1:30-1:35 PM: An introduction to tidepools\, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)\, and our research project \n1:35-1:45 PM: iNaturalist Demo + Practice. Supervised practice with making high-quality iNaturalist observations \n1:45-2:45 PM: Independent Observations. For everyone’s safety\, we will stay within the study region while making observations – staff will be available for questions \n2:45-3 PM: Reconvene\, Recap\, and Closing. Answer questions\, share interesting observations
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/tidepool-bioblitz-with-ucla/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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 Rancho 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 two-part training program\, which includes one virtual classroom training and one field training session. All training materials will be provided. \nPart 1: Virtual Training Wednesday\, March 18\, 5:30 PM-7 PM \nPlease complete the following prerequisites: \n\nHeal the Bay MPA Watch Classroom Training Video \nHeal the Bay MPA Basic Info Quiz\nYou must have previously attended a Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation\n\nPart 2: Field Training: Saturday\, March 21\, from 2-4 PM \n\nVirtual training must be completed\nField training location will be disclosed at virtual training\n\nREGISTER \nFAQs\nAre there any prerequisites to become 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 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-11-2/
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SUMMARY:March Nothin' But Sand Beach Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:March Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up \nSaturday\, March 21\, 10 AM – 12 PM @ Toes Beach\, Towers 41-42\nJoin us for our monthly Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup. Participate in citizen science training\, to “Fix the Leak!” and Honor the Contributions Women Have Made to Environmental and Climate Science \n📍 Location: Toes Beach\, Towers 41-42\n📅 Date: Saturday\, March 21\n⏰ Time: 10 AM – 12 PM \nREGISTER \nDAY OF SCHEDULE \nBEACH CLEANUP\n10 AM – 12 PM @ Toes Beach\, Towers 41-42\nHelp remove hundreds of pounds of harmful marine debris with volunteers from all over Los Angeles and Heal the Bay.\nAll volunteers must receive their Beach Talk before checking in. After the talk\, they’ll check in and gather supplies\, then begin their cleanup.\nRolling check-in will continue until 11:00 AM. Pre-registered volunteers may consider arriving after 10:15 AM to avoid the biggest crowds.\nSold out? If general admission sells out\, you can still show up. Walk-ups should arrive by 10:45 AM to allow time for registration. However\, you will be responsible for bringing your own cleanup supplies\, and you must complete the check-in process by 11 AM. \nEXPO HUB \n10:00 AM – 12 PM @ Toes Beach | Expo Hub\nExplore exhibits\, promotions\, information on how to get more involved\, and interactive activations relevant to the LA region and the entire West Coast. This month’s Expo Hub will be dedicated to “Fixing the Leak!” and honoring the contributions women have made to environmental and climate science. \nED TALK\n11:20 AM – 12 PM @ Toes Beach  | Ed Talk Tent\nConnect with fellow volunteers\, learn more about Heal the Bay\, engage in community discussion\, hear talks from marine scientists\, environmental policy specialists\, ClimateTech organizations\, and more. Join us here at 11:45 am for the raffle. \n🐚 Join Heal the Bay’s new online community\, The Beach Collective! Click here to be part of the conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the Cleanup\nWe provide the supplies\, all you need to do is register\, sign a waiver*\, and show up! Please note: Heal the Bay guarantees cleanup supplies for the first 300 people who are registered. \n\n\n\nEach volunteer registers individually. \n\nIndividuals under 18: reserve a ticket and submit a digital waiver \n\nCLEANING UP WITH A GROUP OF 15+? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🌿 \nAre you participating as part of a company\, school\, nonprofit\, or other organization? We’d love to have your group join us!  \nPlease follow these steps: \n\nThe Group Coordinator MUST RSVP their own ticket BEFORE REQUESTING a group registration\nRegister Your Group: Group Coordinators\, please email adopt@healthebay.org [ATTN: NBS Group Registration] with your:\n\nGroup name\nA brief description/team headline\, or story\nFundraising goal\nCoordinator contact information\nExpected group size\n\n\nWait for Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation. Your group will then appear as an option during the RSVP process.\nHave Your Members RSVP: Each person in your group must register individually and complete the waiver process. Instruct your members to click “Join a team” when registering.\nCheck In Together: On event day\, please gather your group before your Blue Flag Beach Talk. If someone arrives late\, they can still attend the required talks\, check-in\, and catch up with the group after picking up supplies.\n\nEvent Sold Out?  You can still attend! Just bring your own gloves and receptacle\, and our environmental experts will help you navigate the site and understand the impact of your work. \nWe will host another Nothin’ But Sand cleanup next month. Please stay tuned for more details. \n\nAll volunteers must sign a waiver: \n\nIndividuals over 18 and Families sign a virtual waiver online. Please click this link to complete the waiver process BEFORE arriving\, using the same email you used to register. This will ensure a smooth\, rapid check-in process.\nIndividuals under 18 must have a legal guardian sign a waiver form for minors BEFORE arriving\, using the same email used to register.\n\nShow up \n\nHelp us make Nothin’ But Sand a zero-waste event by bringing your own buckets\, garden gloves\, and a reusable mask and water bottle\nBe prepared to be outside for 2-3 hours. Beach weather can be unpredictable\, so we recommend dressing in layers.  Water is available at all cleanups.\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please email adopt@healthebay.org\n\nMore Information \n\nDigital Waiver \nBeach Cleanup Guide\nMore opportunities offered by Heal the Bay\n\nLearn more about Heal the Bay cleanups\n\n\nConnect With Us \n\nJoin the HTB Beach Collective Discord \nFollow Us on Instagram\, X\, Bluesky\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn\nSign Up for Our Newsletter\n\n\nWe would like to acknowledge that this cleanup will take place on the traditional lands of the Tongva and Chumash People\, and we pay respect to elders both past and present. 
URL:https://healthebay.org/event/march-nbs/
LOCATION:Toes Beach\, Tower 41\, 6200 Pacific Ave \, Los Angeles\, 90293\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanups
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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 Rancho 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 two-part training program\, which includes one virtual classroom training and one field training session. All training materials will be provided. \nPart 1: Virtual Training Wednesday\, March 18\, 5:30 PM-7 PM \nPlease complete the following prerequisites: \n\nHeal the Bay MPA Watch Classroom Training Video \nHeal the Bay MPA Basic Info Quiz\nYou must have previously attended a Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation\n\nPart 2: Field Training: Saturday\, March 21\, from 2-4 PM \n\nVirtual training must be completed\nField training location will be disclosed at virtual training\n\nREGISTER \n——————————————————————————- \nPlease complete the following prerequisites:\n\nHeal the Bay Volunteer Orientation\nHeal the Bay MPA Watch Classroom Training Video \nHeal the Bay MPA Basic Info Quiz\nMPA Watch Virtual Classroom Training Recording\n\nPasscode: 02%pJ9cg\nPlease sign in when viewing to receive credit for this prerequisite!\n\n\n\nClassroom training must be completed\n——————————————————————————- \nFAQs\nAre there any prerequisites to become 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-11-3/
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