Communities for Sustainable Monterey County

Mescal Neil Park Workday - Seaside
2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mescal Neil Park, Seaside, CA, Off Mescal Street between Ancon Street and Costa Street, Seaside, CA, 93955-4003, United States
Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) at Mescal Neil Park 10 am -12 pm. Tools will be provided. Please bring your own work gloves, drinking water, snacks, and a positive community spirit.

Volunteers gather in a different Seaside neighborhood park each Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm rain or shine!

Between San Pablo Avenue, Lincoln Street, and Yerba Buena Court.

Find the full workday event calendar on the FOSPA website: http://friendsofseasideparks.org/

Beta Park Workday - Seaside
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Beta Park, between Vallejo and Soto St, Seaside, CA, 93955
Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) at Beta Park 10 am -12 pm. Tools will be provided. Please bring your own work gloves, drinking water, snacks, and a positive community spirit.

Volunteers gather in a different Seaside neighborhood park each Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm rain or shine!

Located between Vallejo, Luzern and St. Elmo Streets.

Find the full workday event calendar on the FOSPA website: http://friendsofseasideparks.org/

C4SM Broom Bash
2024-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | East Garrison, Marina, CA, 93933, United States
Call for Broom Bash volunteers! Want to eradicate invasive French Broom, one of the most widespread and invasive wildland pest plants in California? Join Mayor Bruce Delgado and other volunteers for a “Broom Bash” to clear French Broom from Fort Ord’s East Garrison, adjacent areas, and the Fort Ord National Monument.
Each Bash will focus on broom eradication in a particular location. Volunteer “weed warriors” armed with “weed wrenches” will uproot broom plants and strive for 100% eradication. Treated areas will be later planted with local wildflowers and shrubs. Treated areas will also be monitored to prevent brooms from reestablishing.
Prior registration needed. Pre-register 4 days in advance by contacting John Mott at sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com.
Bring your gloves, water, and sunscreen.
For more information, contact John Mott: (831) 324-0277 or sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com
French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty, tenacious, invasive plant. Both the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life, even native plants. The plants crowd out native plants thereby reducing essential food and shelter for our native birds, insects, and wildlife.
Find more information about invasive weeds and their control is available at:
www.cal-ipc.org/docs/ip/management/wwh/pdf/18601.pdf

Winter Trash Pickup Event Series in PG
2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Jewell Park, Pacific Grove, Central Ave. and Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, 93950, United States
Join Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove for a Winter Trash Pickup Event Series on the second Saturday of each month, beginning January 13. February’s event is on Saturday, February 11. The final event in the series is Saturday, March 9th.

Time: 10am-12pm. Meet in Jewell Park and pick up trash in the surrounding downtown business district. A limited number of trash grabbers, buckets, and gloves will be provided. Bring your own is you have them!

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48ABA72EA7FA7-46505705-jewell
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Trash pickups are hosted by Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove.

#volunteer #CommunityService #pacificgrove

C4SM Broom Bash Sunday Series
2024-01-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 | East Garrison, Marina, CA, 93933, United States

C4SM Broom Bash Friday Series
2024-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | East Garrison, Marina, CA, 93933, United States

CSMC Planning Retreat
2024-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 | The Community Shared Space, 3756 The Barnyard Suite H23, Carmel-By-The-Sea,, CA, 93923, United States
CSMC Board Members will meet to develop a three-year operational plan.
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Place: The Shared Community Space in the Barnyard (where the Appreciation Party was held)

North Monterey County High School Native Planting
2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | North Monterey High School Habitat Restoration Site, 13990 Castroville Boulevard, Castroville, CA, 95012, United States
Help restore vital wetland habitat for local endangered species by planting native California plants!
Public Planting Day – Saturday, Feb 17, from 10 am to 2 pm (rain or shine), at the North Monterey County Amphibian Enhancement Project site located at http://tinyurl.com/Native-Planting-Feb17

The Central Coast Wetlands Group and Coastal Conservation & Research are partnering with the Watershed Stewardship Program to host this event. For more information or to RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/…/north-monterey-county-high…

Come help us plant 750 native California plants throughout a wetland restoration site located behind the North Monterey County High School! Together we will enhance habitat for three local and endangered amphibian species, the Santa Cruz Long Toed Salamander, the California Tiger Salamander, and the California Red Legged Frog. At the same time, this restoration site is a part of the Moro Cojo watershed, which then empties into Monterey Bay. The restoration of wetland habitat throughout this watershed will aid in the overall health of Monterey Bay, by sequestering carbon, urban, and agricultural runoff. Reducing the concentration of these pollutants throughout the watershed will also improve the region’s ability to support its once-historic anadromous salmonid populations.
You do not have any previous experience working with plants! We will provide gloves and tools for all volunteers and will also provide demos showing everyone how to properly plant these plants!
Bring with you: your water bottle, long sleeves, SPF, a sun hat and closed-toe shoes.
Snacks and extra water will be provided, along with all necessary tools and gloves!
Parking and Bathrooms will be located at North Monterey High School. From the parking lot signs will direct you to the check-in table.
Contact marwah.dawody@sjsu.edu or sean.oconnell@sjsu.edu for any additional questions
Hosted by the California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) in partnership with AmeriCorps, Central Coast Wetlands Group, and Coastal Conservation and Research.
The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. A program of the California Conservation Corps, WSP is one of the most productive programs for future employment in the environmental field. WSP is administered by California Volunteers, the office of the Governor, and sponsored by AmeriCorps and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Seaside Stars Awards - Kay Cline
2024-03-02 12:30 - 15:00 | West Broadway Urban Village, 600 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The city of Seaside will host its second annual Seaside Stars ribbon-cutting ceremony on Broadway Avenue, between Hillsdale and Calaveras streets, on Saturday from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, to honor those individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the quality of life in Seaside.

Sustainable Seaside co-founder and environmental sustainability activist, Kay Cline, will be honored with the City’s first “Environmental & Conservation” award category. Join the Celebration!

¡Reserva! La inauguración de Seaside Stars 2024 en West Broadway Avenue está programada para el sábado 2 de marzo de 12:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.! La cofundadora de Sustainable Seaside y defensora de la sostenibilidad ambiental, Kay Cline, será honrada con la primera estrella de la ciudad en la categoría “Medio ambiente y conservación”. ¡Únete a la celebración!

Cesar Chavez Day: Local Urban Gardeners Workday
2024-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Natividad Creek Park, Salinas, 1395 Nogal St., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
Cesar Chavez Day: Local Urban Gardeners is hosting a workday on Sunday, March 31, 10 am-12 pm, at Natividad Creek Park to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Located at 1395 Nogal Dr. in Salinas.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to help prepare for spring planting.
Special Easter Egg Hunt!

Whalefest Monterey 2024
2024-04-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Custom House Plaza, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Whalefest Monterey is a free, family-friendly event featuring two days of fun activities, musicians, and dozens of interactive marine exhibits (and research boats) hosted by local and national organizations dedicated to educating the public about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS).
Enjoy live talks from marine experts at the Symposium
Visit https://whalefest.org/ to find details including a schedule for each day’s events.

New! Symposium held at the Stanton Center on Sunday only, April 14th, and Interactive Exhibits on Saturday only, April 13th on Custom House Plaza.

Spring Trash Pickup Event Series in PG
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Jewell Park, Pacific Grove, Central Ave. and Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, 93950, United States
Join Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove for a Spring Trash Pickup Event Series on the second Saturday of each month, beginning April 13. May’s event is on Saturday, May 11. The final event in the series is Saturday, June 8th.
Time: 10 am-12 pm. Meet in Jewell Park and pick up trash in the surrounding downtown business district. A limited number of trash grabbers, buckets, and gloves will be provided. Bring your own if you have them!
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48ABA72EA7FA7-46505705-jewell
:
Trash pickups are hosted by Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove.
#volunteer #CommunityService #pacificgrove

C4SM Broom Bash Friday Series
2024-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | East Garrison, Marina, CA, 93933, United States
Call for Broom Bash volunteers! Want to eradicate invasive French Broom, one of the most widespread and invasive wildland pest plants in California? Join Mayor Bruce Delgado and other volunteers for a “Broom Bash” to clear French Broom from Fort Ord’s East Garrison, adjacent areas, and the Fort Ord National Monument.
Each Bash will focus on broom eradication in a particular location. Volunteer “weed warriors” armed with “weed wrenches” will uproot broom plants and strive for 100% eradication. Treated areas will be later planted with local wildflowers and shrubs. Treated areas will also be monitored to prevent brooms from reestablishing.
Prior registration is needed. Pre-register 4 days in advance by contacting John Mott at sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com.
Bring your gloves, water, and sunscreen.
For more information, contact John Mott: (831) 324-0277 or sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com
French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty, tenacious, invasive plant. Both the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life, even native plants. The plants crowd out native plants thereby reducing essential food and shelter for our native birds, insects, and wildlife.
Find more information about invasive weeds and their control is available at:
www.cal-ipc.org/docs/ip/management/wwh/pdf/18601.pdf

Earth Day Celebration and Ice Cream Social
2024-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Del Rey Oaks Park, 999 Angelus Way, Del Rey Oaks, CA, 93940, United States
The City of DRO is hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Del Rey Oaks Park. Sustainable Del Rey Oaks will have a table, along with ReGen, M1W, Central Coast Energy, the Fire Dept, SPCA therapy dogs, Del Rey Oaks’ Citizen Action Group, and others.
Cal-Am is donating free mulch. For updated info it’s best to call Del Rey Oaks city manager, John Guertin (831) 394-8511).

Earth Day Watsonville
2024-04-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Watsonvill Plaza, 358 Main St,, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Earth Day 2024 will be a celebration of the earth and a place to inspire our community to preserve its health and well-being for our children and future generations.
This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastic,” is a call to action to increase awareness of the health risks of plastic and advocate for a reduction in plastic pollution. With the ongoing climate crisis, we also recognize the value of continuing to inform residents about its effects on our community and how to adapt to the changing conditions.
During this event, we want to help residents understand the impacts of plastic pollution and provide the resources they can use to phase out single-use plastics. We also would like to share with participants the actions they can take to reduce their carbon footprint and be more resilient to climate change.
Our vision is that attendees will leave the event inspired with the information, tools, and resources of how they can adapt their their everyday actions to reduce their use of plastic, reduce their carbon footprint, and become more resilient to the climate crisis.
At the event, local organizations will offer:

bilingual education and activities
resources for families addressing different aspects of climate change, climate resilience, and reducing their use of single-use plastic

Attendees will have an opportunity to:

Participate in games and activities relating to climate action and climate solutions

Learn about local resources to reduce their carbon footprint and become more resilient to climate change
Be inspired to take part in our local efforts to make Watsonville more resilient to climate change

Open to everyone & free
This event is family-friendly and free of charge. To keep everybody safe, please do not come if you are feeling sick. Otherwise, we hope to see you there!
How to apply for a booth at the event
Parties interested in having a booth at this event should complete this form and submit it by Friday, February 23rd, 2024. Someone from the Earth Day Planning Committee will reach out within 2 weeks to inform you of the status of your application. Vending nor fundraising is not allowed at this event, except for the pre-selected, pre-approved food vendors.

Salinas Earth Day and Community Garden Birthday
2024-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Natividad Creek Park, Salinas, 1395 Nogal St., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
Monday, April 22, 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Salinas Earth Day & Community Garden Birthday
Natividad Creek Community Garden, 1395 Nogal Drive, Salinas

Butterfly Garden Workday Series in Del Rey Oaks
2024-05-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Rey Oaks Butterfly Garden, 899 Rosita Rd, Del Rey Oaks, CA, 93940, United States
Join Sustainable Del Rey Oaks (SDRO) each Saturday at the Butterfly Garden (next to the Del Rey Oaks Garden Center and the tennis courts). Help tend the pollinator garden and beautify the garden. Bring your family, your gloves, garden hand tools, hat, sunscreen, and a full drinking water bottle.
For more information, contact SDRO at (831) 917-7804 or email sustainabledelreyoakscsmc@gmail.com

Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Seaside Parks, 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday, 10 am to 12 pm, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside, California. FOSPA, the City of Seaside, Sustainable Seaside, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.
Find the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE. Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks.
Click the park name for a MAP.

Beta Park
Capra Park
Durant Park
Farallones Park
Havana Soliz Park
Highland Otis Park
Lincoln Cunningham Park
Martin Park
Mescal Neil Park
Pacchetti Dog Park

FOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants. Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.
Friends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside, Public Works, Sustainable Seaside, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay, a host of dedicated volunteers, and other community partners. Learn more here.

C4SM Lapis Rd/Del Monte Blvd Cleanup
2024-05-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Lapis Rd and Del monte Blvd, Junction of Lapis Rd and Del Monte Blvd, Marina, CA, 93933, United States

Spring Trash Pickup Event Series in PG
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Jewell Park, Pacific Grove, Central Ave. and Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, 93950, United States
Join Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove for a Spring Trash Pickup Event Series each month, beginning April 13. May’s event is on Saturday, May 18. The final event in the series is Saturday, June 8th.
Time: 10 am-12 pm. Meet in Jewell Park and pick up trash in the surrounding downtown business district. A limited number of trash grabbers, buckets, and gloves will be provided. Bring your own if you have them!
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48ABA72EA7FA7-46505705-jewell
:
Trash pickups are hosted by Sustainable Pacific Grove and the City of Pacific Grove.
#volunteer #CommunityService #pacificgrove
