Whether you are interested in volunteering, learning about our ocean or just enjoying the coast, there are lots of opportunities for you. We have compiled a wide array of web-based calendars that announce coastal activities and environmental events. Check out the calendars for your area!
COASTWEEKS is a three week
celebration of our coastal resources that begins on Coastal Cleanup Day each year.
Check in late summer for a calendar of statewide COASTWEEKS events.
This page is always growing. If you know of coastal
event calendars on the web, please email the link to
coast4u@coastal.ca.gov.
With your help, we can cover all of the coast!
Los Angeles | Orange County | San Diego | Statewide Events
North Coast:
Friends of the Dunes -
Find coastal activities in Humboldt County at this Friends of the Dunes webpage.
Mendocino Land Trust -
A list of Mendocino volunteer events, particularly around the Big River Estuary.
Northcoast Environmental Center -
A calendar of "activities in and concerning the environment," many of which are coastal,
compiled by the Northcoast Environmental Center.
San Francisco Bay Area:
Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods - Find activities taking place along the Sonoma Coast.
EECoM - The
Environmental Education Council of Marin maintains a calendar of upcoming
environmental events taking place in Marin County.
Save the Bay -
This web site lists activities in the Bay Area, organized geographically.
My East Shore -
This web site is a partnership encouraging exploration, enjoyment, and hands-on restoration of the East Bay shoreline from Emeryville to the Richmond Marina.
Bay Nature -
From Bay Nature Magazine, this calendar lists nature-related events in the Bay Area.
Pacifica's Environmental Family -
Check out this site for a calendar of environmental activities in the Pacifica area, including many beach cleanups and restoration events.
EarthTeam -
Visit this site to learn about environmental projects and events in the Bay Area. EarthTeam is an environmental network for teenagers, teachers and youth group leaders.
Trail Center Outdoor Activity Guide -
Find volunteer opportunities for trail building and maintenance on this calendar page.
Monterey Bay Area:
Seymour Marine Discovery Center -
You’ll find a calendar of Seymour Marine Discovery Center activities on this site. The Center is part of the Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, a research and education facility of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Surfrider -
This web site lists Surfrider events for members and the public.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
- A calendar of upcoming events at the Aquarium.
Ventana Wilderness Alliance
- This site lists many events in the Northern Santa Lucia Mountains, including some great coastal hikes.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary -
This web page lists events in the Monterey Bay area covering a variety of
marine related topics.
Clean Beaches Coalition -
You'll find a calendar of beach cleanups in Santa Cruz County here.
The Dunes Center - This calendar of free
activities includes many docent-led walks.
Ventura County:
Channel Islands National Marine Santuary -
This calendar contains ocean-related events in Ventura County, as well as some events located in other parts of the state.
Los Angeles:
Heal the Bay
- Click on "Calendar" for L.A. county-wide events, with occasional postings for events in Ventura and Orange counties.
Santa
Monica Baykeeper - The Santa Monica Baykeeper’s event calendar includes
such activities as kelp restoration and cleanups.
Huntington/Seal Beach Surfrider -
Find lots of beach cleanups and other events on this organization's calendar.
Upper Newport Bay Project
- Coordinated by the California Coastal Commi
Newport Bay Naturalists &
Friends - Under “Programs and Events,” this web site contains upcoming
dates for many educational programs being held in Newport Bay.
San Diego:
San Diego Surfrider
-
This web site includes a calendar of San Diego County Surfrider Foundation upcoming events.
San Diego Environmental Activist Events -
The San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club maintains this calendar, which provides information on a variety of environmental events and meetings.
Coastwalk -
This page has information on coastal hikes and beach cleanups throughout California.
California
Environmental Education Interagency Network - This statewide calendar
contains events that may be of interest to educators who would like to integrate
environmental education into their teaching.
Statewide Water Events - This calendar is maintained by the State
Water Resources Control Board and lists water-related events taking place
throughout California.
Marine Advanced Technology Education Center -
This web site lists a calendar of events, seminars and conferences
on marine related topics.