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Earth Day 2014 beach cleanup heal the bay santa monica pier aquarium

Here at Heal the Bay HQ, we've been celebrating the 44th anniversary of Earth Day all month long. This Saturday is YOUR chance to honor the ocean at our Earth Day Extravaganza at the Santa Monica Pier. We've got a day's worth of activities for the entire family, so prepare to get your hands dirty and your beach clean!

Designer Sandcastle Contest: 9am - noon
Nothin' But Sand beach cleanup: 10am - noon
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium FREE for cleanup participants: 11am - 5pm
Family Sandcastle Contest: noon - 2pm

If you've already forgotten your New Year's resolutions, how about making a new list for Earth Day? We asked some of our staff scientists to brainstorm some bite-sized eco-resolutions manageable enough for any Earthling:

"Say no to straws! They are a huge contributor to plastic pollution." Dana Roeber Murray, Marine & Coastal Scientist

"Put a brick in your toilet tank to reduce water consumption." Peter Shellenbarger, Science & Policy Analyst, Water Quality

"Buy a showerhead with a 'pause' feature so you can stop water waste while lathering up." Amanda Griesbach, Water Quality Scientist

"Do your spring cleaning safely--check out your nearest S.A.F.E. center to dispose of toxic trash." Katherine Pease, Watershed Scientist

Heal the Bay tshirts by Tim Biskup and Florencio Zavala

Step away from the Spandex onesie: Heroes are wearing Heal the Bay t-shirts this summer.

For just $9 per month, you can protect the ocean AND score some conservation couture. Your recurring donation is different from a one-time gift: It will help sustain our work throughout the year. The ocean never takes a day off, and your pledge will help keep it clean.

To support our call for monthly sustainers, local artists Tim Biskup and Florencio Zavala designed these limited edition t-shirts - our gift to you for your continued support. If becoming a Hero isn't on your agenda for Earth Month, you can still snag a shirt at ZJ's, Channel Islands Scuba or at this Saturday's Earth Month Extravaganza at the Santa Monica Pier, while supplies last. Beginning May 1, you'll be able to purchase shirts via our website!

Still not convinced about our need for heroes? Watch the heroic lengths new HtB staffer Nick does for the cause.

Adopt a California Sea Hare from the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

It's been a big month under the Santa Monica Pier. Literally: Our baby sea hares have gotten HUGE! They're probably stress-eating because they haven't been Aquadopted yet...

Summer Science Adventures Camp at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Got kids? (Cue ominous music...) Summer break will be here before you know it! Luckily, we still have spots in our fun-filled Science Adventures Camp at the Aquarium. Our first week is already full, but the last three sessions (7/7-7/11; 7/14-7/18; 7/21-25) are awaiting your budding biologist.

Santa Monica Mountains Land Use Plan Approved

SM Mountains Land Use Plan OK'd
Sarah Sikich, our Science & Policy Director for Coastal Resources, writes about this big win.

Design a Tote Bag for LA
Mayor Garcetti is sponsoring this contest to promote reusable bags.

Hermosa Beach Oil Update
Read more about the sticky situation bubbling up in HB from our Marine & Coastal Scientist Dana Roeber Murray

Aveda Institute of Los Angeles Healer of the Month

The Aveda Institute Los Angeles is our Corporate Healer of the Month, generously supporting our conservation efforts both financially and in the trenches: Over 50 stylists combed the beach at a cleanup, netting 54 lbs. of garbage and 1,368 cigarette butts. Way to go, Aveda!

Earth Day Extravaganza!

This Saturday, 9am - 5pm at the Pier

GIANT sandcastles. A GIANT beach cleanup. GIANT sea hares at the Aquarium. Celebrate the planet with thousands of other ocean-lovers all day Saturday. Lend a hand at the cleanup and enjoy FREE admission to the Aquarium!

Bring Back the Beach Gala

May 15, 2014, at the Jonathan Beach Club

Rub shoulders with the eco-fabulous at the hottest beach bash in town. Buy your tickets today and support Heal the Bay!

Bring Back the Beach Party Heal the Bay Gala at the Jonathan Club in Santa Monica

Stacey Armato earned a spot in our Hang Ten roster this month thanks to her tireless efforts to keep Hermosa Beach a drill-free zone. We salute Stacey and her fellow activists at Keep Hermosa Hermosa for standing up to big oil.

Stacey Armato and California red-legged frog

California Red-Legged Frogs, once threatened, are now thriving. These cuties are enjoying their new home in the newly-preserved Santa Monica Mountains.

Slant Drilling in the Bay: Big oil is banking on Hermosa Beach residents' approval of drilling in the Bay. Scientists cite a 34% chance of an oil spill. We are 100% concerned.

Wipeout! Oil Drilling Derrick and Rodenticide

Rodenticides: Our resident Griffith Park mountain lion is suffering from exposure to rat poison, which also harms our inland waterways. Luckily, the recently-passed Santa Monica Land Use Plan bans these toxins.

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