Stewardship Saturday: Protecting Our Oceans Day and Night

Join DarkSky International’s Santa Cruz Chapter, Natural Bridges State Beach’s Interpretive Team, and The Marine Mammal Center as we explore ways to protect our beaches, oceans, and marine life during daylight and nighttime hours. Protection doesn’t stop when we close our eyes, and there is a lot we can do to help at all hours. Through this event you will get to support habitat restoration of a beach where some of The Marine Mammal Center’s patients are commonly rescued, and then explore ways to make sure we are keeping these beaches and waters safe from light pollution once night falls. We hope by the end of this event you will have a stronger understanding of the effects of invasive plants and light pollution on our coastal ecosystems, and will have some goals for next steps to take on your conservation journey.

We can sign community service forms for you if you attend this event!

Free dinner and snacks will be provided

Accessibility notes:

• Walking on sand for extended periods of time
• Kneeling and standing to remove hemlock seeds
• Participating in activities that explore how our eyes adjust to light (note for those who are sensitive to light changes)

Parking

• Free parking will be provided
• Driver note: Adult drivers of youth are welcome to drop youth off and come back at the end of the event, or explore the local area during this time. We do ask that youth attend the events without adults to allow for opportunities to meet others interested in conservation. All organization staff are certified to work with youth.

Primary language the event will be spoken in is English.

Looking for an opportunity to become more involved with The Marine Mammal Center's work and make a real difference for the ocean and marine mammals you love? You're invited to join The Marine Mammal Center for Stewardship Saturday, a program for high school students in grades 9-12.

Sign up now for these free learning opportunities with rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring the science of the Center, learning more about ocean conservation, connecting with local conservation communities, and more.

You can join us for one event or attend monthly, all at no cost. All events will include the opportunity to learn more about ocean conservation and how to start taking action now.

No experience is needed, and all high school youth are encouraged to participate!