Half Moon Bay Volunteers Eye Pilarcitos Creek for Coastal Cleanup Day

The following was submitted for publication on behalf of Coastside Land Trust:

Join Coastside Land Trust and 60,000 other Californians as we come together to clean up our state’s beaches and waterways during the 30th annual Coastal Cleanup Day.

On Saturday, September 20 from 9am–Noon, volunteers from across the state will collectively remove hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from our water ecosystems.

Coastside Land Trust will focus its efforts on Pilarcitos Creek in Half Moon Bay. Pilarcitos Creek starts its course in the Santa Cruz Mountains, descends west through Pilarcitos Canyon and the heart of Half Moon Bay, before discharging into the Pacific Ocean at Half Moon Bay State Beach. Coastside Land Trust holds a number of conservation easements along the creek and actively restores the riparian habitat of these protected lands.

When: Saturday, September 20 from 9am–noon
Where: Meet at Oak Avenue Park, off Pilarcitos Ave in Half Moon Bay. Click here for a map
What to bring: Trash tongs, sturdy shoes, layers, sun protection
Details: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, light refreshments offered, check in at 8:45am

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CLT Ongoing and Upcoming

Purissima Old Town Site Habitat Restoration Workday: Saturday, September 27, 10-noon
Join us at the Purissima Old Town Site as we continue to restore the property in preparation for its public debut. Made possible by a grant from the State Coastal Conservancy, this will be the third of four habitat restoration workdays on the parcel. We will focus on removing invasive plants and maintaining a small foot trail leading to a meadow. Wear sturdy shoes, layers, and sun protection. Bring gloves and buckets.

“California Agriculture” Art Show open through October 24th

You are invited to celebrate California’s amazing agricultural, scenic and cultural heritage as interpreted by local artists. Please visit our gallery during this exhibit at 788 Main St., Half Moon Bay. All art is for sale. Gallery hours: Thursday & Friday 11am–2pm, and Sundays 10am-2pm, or call to make an appointment.

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