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Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge

Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge

Get ready for an outdoor adventure that’s fun for the whole family! The Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge is not your average clean-up—it’s an action-packed competition where families, duos, and individuals come together to help protect the Agua Hedionda Lagoon while having a blast. Grab a kayak, paddleboard, or explore on foot as you race to remove trash and invasive species, all while earning points to compete for the coveted Kahuna Title and a custom paddle!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Participants will enjoy awesome perks like free ice cream from Handel’s, exclusive event t-shirts, and a delicious lunch—because heroes deserve a treat! Plus, expect surprises, friendly team challenges, and an unforgettable day making a difference in your community.

Last year, our amazing volunteers removed over 4,000 pounds of debris, proving that when we work together, we can create a cleaner, healthier lagoon. Whether you’re looking for a unique way to spend time with your family or want to teach your kids about environmental stewardship, the Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge is the perfect way to get outside, have fun, and give back.

Sign up now and let’s make waves for a cleaner future! 🌊🐠♻️

Watershed Warriors: Bonsall Bridge 100th Anniversary

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, Your Bonsall Ambassador, and the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup and celebration of Bonsall Bridge’s 100th Anniversary! We will divert litter from our watersheds and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will have check-in ready for you on-site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat), and bring a water bottle or two! Staff will be providing everything else you will need! After a short orientation and safety talk you will be sent off to remove litter around the area! Staff will sort and dispose of the collected litter and after the cleanup, you can request community service verification in your Community Hub dashboard.

WAIVERS: This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian. Please download and print the waiver below, sign, and bring with you to this cleanup. No printer? No problem! We will have waivers at check-in for volunteers. If you are under 18 please have your guardian check in with us at the cleanup to sign off on your participation.

WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY: Our events are rain or shine! If it is raining on your cleanup day, we recommend rain boots, a raincoat, and a towel to dry off afterward.

Improvised Comedy with NCIS: North County Improv Squad

NCIS: North County Improv Squad presents a fun night of improv comedy at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), similar to what you’d see on Whose Line is it Anyway? Everything is made up completely on the spot based on audience suggestions. It’s a truly entertaining and spontaneous way to spend your evening! PG-13

Quality of Life Dashboard Release

The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego invites you to join us for the Equinox Quality of Life Dashboard Release. This event will be held in Warren Auditorium located in Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, at the University of San Diego from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 20th.

This event will be organized in three parts:

(1) Director of Research for The Nonprofit Institute, Dr. Tessa Tinkler, will highlight key findings and trends from the latest report, in particular the indicators related to climate change (air, climate change, energy, water, water quality, and civic engagement).

(2) The Nonprofit Institute has invited a wide variety of federal, state and local elected officials who will participate in a discussion of the findings and implications for public policy and funding, as well as community engagement/advocacy needs.

(3) A panel of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders will discuss the findings and implications for public policy and funding, as well as community engagement/advocacy needs.

About The Dashboard and Purpose

The Quality of Life Dashboard measures and benchmarks several environmental and economic trends throughout the region to ensure San Diego County is on a path to greater health, wealth, comfort and sustainability for current and future generations. The purpose of this event is to create a space for nonprofits, government, and community leaders in the San Diego region to come together and learn about the latest findings from the Equinox Quality of Life Dashboard.

The Dashboard also highlights the ways in which local nonprofits, government and businesses are working together to ensure San Diego County is on the right path. This is an opportunity to discuss the implication of findings for advocacy, public policy and investment in the San Diego region.

Coastal Cleanup Day

Site Captain Volunteers Needed! 

I Love A Clean San Diego presents the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Join the largest single-day environmental cleanup effort in the San Diego County. You will be joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the world by removing pollution from sites across the county!  Site captains are needed to lead cleanup sites in Oceanside and San Marcos. If interested in becoming a site captain please contact kbanks@cleansd.org.

Volunteers of all ages and across the county are invited to register beginning on September 1. Protecting the coast starts at your front door! For more information visit, cleanupday.org.

35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day

I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) would like to invite you to save the date for the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday September 21st from 9am to 12pm! Registration opens on Monday August 26th at www.CleanupDay.org! All available locations will be posted on the website with directions and maps included.

We are hoping to mobilize over 8,000 volunteers at 100+ sites throughout San Diego County! The sites will range from beaches, trails, parks, and neighborhoods, along with a few on-water locations. Last year on Coastal Cleanup Day, our 6,808 volunteers at 106 sites removed 138,499 pounds of litter and debris, as well as completed special projects like painting, planting, and removing invasive plants to help restore our environment.

More information about our event, like the ILACSD 65th Anniversary Commemorative Patch, Bling Your Bucket contest, Sony Photo Contest, and the event waiver required by all participants (parent/guardian signature mandatory for volunteers under the age of eighteen) will also be available on the website shortly under “Event Info”.

Creek to Bay Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Saturday, April 27th 9am-12pm, as we beautify over 100 sites throughout San Diego County at our 17th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup!

Last year, 6,464 volunteers came out to our 116 sites and successfully removed over 145,622 pounds of litter and debris. Instead of turning a blind eye to the litter found across San Diego County, our volunteers channeled their appreciation for San Diego’s environment into action to protect it. Will you join us this year?

Contests available this year: Sony Photo Contest and Bling Your Bucket Contest. Scout patches will also be available for any participating troops after the event.

Registration opens on April 1st at www.CreektoBay.org

Storm Drain Stenciling Day

Join Think Blue and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) on Saturday, March 30th, from 9:30AM-12PM at Liberty Station NTC Park for a special Storm Drain Stenciling Day, featuring chalk art from local artists!

Did you know that storm drains are not connected to the sewer system? That means they are not treated and drain directly into our creeks, bays, lagoons and ultimately the ocean. Litter, debris, and pollutants are swept along with the water into the storm drains, polluting our waterways. Join us by stenciling a pollution prevention message above storm drains around the neighborhood. By doing so, you are educating the public that no pollutants or trash should go down the drains and into the ocean!

This event will feature sidewalk art from local artists at select storm drains throughout Liberty Station! They will be sharing their view on the importance of clean water through colorful chalk art. If you or someone you know would be interested in donating their time and talents to this event as a chalk artist, please contact Carly Keen at ckeen@cleansd.org or (619) 704-2774.

Stencils are available on a first-come first-serve basis. ALL are welcome to join for litter removal throughout the neighborhood!

All volunteers will need a signed waiver from ILACSD, which is available in the link below. Participants under the age of 18 need parent or guardian signatures on their waivers. Any participants under the age of 14 may need adult supervision for stenciling. Join us in our efforts to be zero waste by bringing any reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets!

 

Register: https://www.ilacsd.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-day-5/

DOWNLOAD WAIVER: https://tinyurl.com/SDS3-19Waiver

Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/SDS3-19Flyer

Address: 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Watershed Warriors: Fallbrook Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD, the Fallbrook Community Center, and the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Fallbrook! We will meet at Fallbrook Community Center and pick up trash around the park and surrounding neighborhood to divert litter from the San Luis Rey watershed and preserve the area’s natural beauty!

We will have cleanup supplies and educational exhibits to discuss the impact of trash on our environment. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!

We encourage volunteers to bring your own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero-waste practices and help us in our mission to have a zero waste, litter free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate and anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

Coastal Cleanup Day

Join I Love a Clean San Diego at over 100 sites throughout San Diego County for our 34th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! We will be picking up trash and debris together on September 15, 2018 from 9 AM to 12 PM at various sites in the county. Please visit cleanupday.org for more details and information.