COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

9 AM - NOON 

 

California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country, with 50,000 volunteers turning out to over 700 cleanup sites statewide to remove debris from the shorelines and coast.  Coming at the end of the summer beach season and near the start of the school year, Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together, take care of the environment, show community support for shared natural resources, learn about the impacts of marine debris and how to prevent them, and have fun!
 
For the 3rd straight year, LEJ is coordinating California Coastal Cleanup Day for the City and County of San Francisco; this year we have a partner in the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.  Last year, 2,250 SF volunteers collected 7 tons of litter--more than a third of the total debris came from Candlestick Point, and we hope to dedicate twice as many volunteers at that site this year.  Wear sunscreen, shoes, hat, and gloves. When you check in at the cleanup location, you will be given trash bags, pencils, and a special data card to tally the items you collect. 

 

To register yourself or your group, go to the Coastal Cleanup Day site. For more information, contact Patrick Rump sloughyouth@lejyouth.org or Benjamin Stone Francisco heronshead@lejyouth.org

 

BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT MARCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
NOON

Meet at the PG&E Power Plant site, Evans Ave. & Middlepoint  Rd.

 

LEJ is joining with a citywide coalition of environmental health and justice groups to demand a full and safe cleanup of the toxic contamination at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard and the PG&E Hunters Point power plant site.  Come stand up with your neighbors to support a healthy environment for the whole city.  

LEJ is a co-sponsor of this event.  For more information, contact Marie Harrison at Greenaction, 415 248-5010.

 

CANDLESTICK PARK WORKDAY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

10 AM - 2 PM 

Start your Labor Day weekend laboring at LEJ's "Plants Gone Wild" nursery, nurturing native plant stock for restoration projects at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and Heron's Head Park -- this LEJ/California State Parks Foundation collaboration was featured on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle this month!  Wear appropriate clothing; gloves and tools provided.  All ages welcome.  For more information, contact Nursery Manager Patrick Rump. 

 

The nursery is at 1050 Carroll Ave. (Ranger Station); take Muni #29 to the Gilman Playground stop.  Follow Gilman toward the stadium and make a left on Aurelious Walker, which loops around and becomes Carroll St.

 

JOIN THE LIVING CLASSROOM STEERING COMMITTEE!
 
We are seeking advisors with experience in construction projects, legal, and media/marketing as we move ahead with construction of the Living Classroom at Heron's Head Park.  This 1500 square foot facility will be both SF's first 100% off-grid building and the first environmental education center south of Market St. The steering committee meets quarterly, as well as being available for individual consultations on occasion.
 
For more information, contact Laurie Schoeman, lcprojectmanager@lejyouth.org