The objectives of these workshops are to build neighborhood connections and increase community confidence, preparedness, and resiliency towards climate disasters while informing community members of resources that support sustainable and resilient habits. Our flexible, interactive workshop model aims to accommodate a wide range of formats, from small gatherings (6+ participants) to larger community events. If you are interested in hosting or participating in a workshop, click HERE.

Offshore drilling leases and deep-sea mining are once again being proposed along the California coast, despite the major risks these industries pose to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. While these activities would occur in federal waters, local governments still have powerful tools to push back through ordinances that regulate onshore support facilities within their jurisdictions. Save Our Shores is partnering with local governments to strengthen California’s historic “Blue Wall” by updating existing ordinances to include protections against facilities supporting both offshore oil drilling and deep-sea mining. Your voice matters and representatives need to hear from you. Get info and sign up to keep informed HERE.

Don't miss this educational community favorite activity! Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility will be offered every Friday at 10 AM from June 12th through August 14th, 2026. A single Saturday will also be offered on July 25th, so please only sign up on Saturday if Fridays are not an option for you. Discover the journey your recycling and food scraps take—and see firsthand how your actions make a difference! Visitors will see what happens to the 30 to 50 tons of material that Santa Cruzians place into their blue recycle bins every single day. We will also learn why it is important to “recycle right” avoid “wish-cycling" and why we can't relay on a triangle and a blue bin anymore. More Info and signup HERE.

Engaging in cleanups enhances our community's cleanliness and serves as a powerful initiative to combat climate change. Community Service hours are given. Everyone is invited to come out and help cleanup! Volunteer liability waivers will need to be signed! More info. Call Ramon @ (831) 247-5338 or go HERE. Meet at Valle del Pajaro County Park, 181 Whiting Road, Watsonville

Join our collective endeavor to restore Lompico Pond, enhancing the native habitat for diverse flora, fauna, and insects. Let's establish a captivating wildlife sanctuary, providing the community with a cherished space to revel in nature's wonders. Our work includes removing storm debris, reducing fuels, and removing invasive plants. 4th Saturday of every month through October. Tools and supplies provided! No need to bring your own equipment. Gloves are essential. Bring your pair or use our extras. Please walk to the pond if possible; parking is limited. More info HERE.

Join us for a fun-filled day of community and nature at our 4th Saturday Restoration Event at the end of Clearwater Lane (500 Clearwater Lane, off of Beach Road). Help restore the habitat along the Pajaro River by removing invasive plants, learn about the amazing birds and wildlife that call these habitats home, and enjoy an educational wetland talk for all ages. With snacks and all materials provided, it’s the perfect family-friendly way to give back to the environment while having fun outdoors. Any questions? Please email outreach@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

Come out to our next beach cleanup and spend the morning with neighbors, friends, and fellow ocean lovers helping care for our beautiful coastline. Connect with other passionate volunteers who share your commitment to keeping our beaches clean and beautiful. Together, we can make a difference—one beach at a time—and build a stronger, cleaner future for our oceans and communities. Info and signup HERE.

The Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Initiative is developing Shoreline Adaptation Management Plans, including a set of projects to prepare the coast for the next 20-30 years. Join us to explore coastal resilience strategies for Main Beach, Cowell Beach, East Cliff, and Seabright Beach. Through an interactive tabletop exercise, you'll discuss options, consider tradeoffs, and share feedback to help guide future planning. This project is funded by the Ocean Protection Council. Meet at London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street. Info and registration HERE.

The Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Initiative is developing Shoreline Adaptation Management Plans, including a set of projects to prepare the coast for the next 20-30 years. Join us to explore coastal resilience strategies for West Cliff. Through an interactive tabletop exercise, you'll discuss options, consider tradeoffs, and share feedback to help guide future planning. This project is funded by the Ocean Protection Council. Bay View Elementary School 1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz. Info and signup HERE.

Come join your local community in coastal restoration at Seabright Beach. Help make our coast a better place and learn about coastal ecology. Together we are making an impact and have now restored over 1/2 mile of coastal dune, strand and bluff habitat. Click HERE for project background. Go HERE to sign up.

On the farm, you will meet the crew, learn more about the farm, and join that day's activities which may include: weeding, harvesting, planting, building compost and more. Projects are weather dependent and defined by the day's priorities. We often can't tell you exactly what project you'll be working on in advance. Arrive any time to join our crew for a day on the farm, working on a variety of tasks. Sign up for reminders and additional information or feel free to just drop in! At Natural Bridges Farm. Far West-side. INFO.

As the Design & Brand Lead, you will help maintain a consistent visual identity across the chapter’s website, social media, flyers, and other materials. Ages: 18+ Create and update Canva templates within the design guidelines. Support our communications team by stepping in to publish social media posts when our primary social media lead is unavailable. This position is ideal for someone with a strong eye for design & creativity who enjoys supporting the team behind the scenes. More Info HERE.

To prevent drilling in Central California it is crucial to strengthen our local ordinances… in three ways: to integrate updated science to support the findings for why these uses are harmful to our community; to require voter approval for any onshore zoning changes needed to facilitate either offshore oil and gas drilling or deep-sea mining; and to explicitly prohibit any on-shore industrial activities that facilitate offshore oil and gas drilling or deep-sea mining, such as refining or trucking facilities, in industrially zoned areas. We urge everyone who is concerned about this threat to our coast, our environment and our way of life to submit your thoughts to cityplan@santacruzca.gov.

Rights of Nature is a growing legal and cultural movement that recognizes ecosystems — like rivers, forests, and oceans — as living entities with inherent rights to exist, thrive, and regenerate. Instead of treating nature solely as property, this framework gives communities a legal tool to defend the natural world when it’s threatened. We are a grassroots working group pursuing a ballot initiative to grant local ecological entities legal rights to exist and evolve. We're currently researching which ecosystem or species — such as the San Lorenzo River, salmon, or wildlife corridors — should be the focus of the policy. We need researchers now, and will need help with communications and signature collection as we move forward. We hope you will join us. Please visit our website HERE.