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| There are a variety of ways that you can get involved — as a volunteer or a donor — to support local organizations that are dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural world and the environment. | ||||||
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| Adopt-A-Park, County of Orange Orange County Parks As a steward of significant natural and cultural resources, Orange County Parks manages and operates a system of regional parks, beaches, harbors, trails, historic sites that are places of recreation and enduring value. As an Adopt-A-Park volunteer, you can assist with beautification of over 35,000 acres of spectacular resources, maximizing the outdoor experience for locals and visitors alike. There are many ways you can be part of an Adopt-A-Park team—from being a trail monitor to creating a new trail; from planting new gardens to maintaining present ones; from staffing an interpretive center to leading nature walks for visitors. The Adopt-A-Park holds regularly scheduled clean ups at the following beaches in Laguna Beach: 1000 Steps Beach; Aliso Beach; Camel Pt. to West Street Beaches; and Table Rock Beach. |
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300 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, CA 92702 (714) 973-6871 www.OCParks.com Contact: Angeline Santiago |
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| Crystal Cove Alliance This group is actively involved in raising funds to assist in the restoration of the 46 historic cottages which compose the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. |
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(949) 376-6200 www.CrystalCoveAlliance.org |
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| Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove State Park is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers and docents. There are four volunteer programs at the park: 1) Trained docents lead interpretive hikes, walks and bike rides; 2) Volunteers help staff either the El Moro Visitors Center on the inland side of the park or the Historic District Visitor Center in the Park Store; 3) Mountain bikers, trail assistants assist park visitors with route recommendations and emergency bike repair and communications; and 4) Tidepool Creature Teachers provide educational information, assist park visitors in identifying intertidal organisms and gently remind visitors of the rules about fragile habitat. The Crystal Cove Interpretive Association consists of dedicated volunteers who raise funds to support the park’s programs, offer quarterly speaker meetings and staff the El Moro Visitor Center. |
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P.O. Box 4352 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (949) 494-3939 www.CrystalCove StatePark.com |
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| Earth Resource Foundation Holds regularly scheduled “Electronic Waste Drives” at the Laguna Beach School District Offices (550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach; corner of Park and Blumont.) If you are interested in volunteering at these events, contact info@earthresource.org. |
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www.EarthResource.org Email: Info@EarthResource.org |
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| Endangered Planet Foundation The Endangered Planet Foundation 501©3 is dedicated to the survival of the Earth through the arts, education, dialog, the dissemination of knowledge and the recognition that advances in technology can provide many of the answers which will lead to a sustainable future. The organization produces an annual Green Festival and “Life on the Edge” Symposium in October. |
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384 Forest Ave., #13 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-5690 www.EndangeredPlanet Foundation.org |
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| Laguna Canyon Conservancy See www.lagunacanyon.org. |
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| Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Canyon Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the South Coast Wilderness. This 20,000-acre area includes parks and preserves in Laguna Beach, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach and surrounding areas. LCF recruits and trains volunteers, organizes wilderness activities, sponsors educational programs for schools and groups, oversees wilderness restoration projects and sponsors many other programs. Volunteer opportunities include: Ongoing opportunities to be a Wilderness Access Volunteer. The Foundation also joins with REI and the OC Parks staff for Keep It Wild Volunteer Days, which take place every 3rd Saturday from October through June. Volunteers assist with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects at Laguna Wilderness Park and Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Call Laguna Canyon Foundation to register at either of the two locations. Snacks and water are provided. Parking fee is waived for volunteers. Please bring your own work gloves, wear sunscreen, light colored long sleeved shirt, long pants and a hat. |
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384 Legion St. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-8324 www.LagunaCanyon.org |
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| Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. is a grassroots organization founded in 1968 to promote the preservation of Orange County, CA open space. Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. works for the benefit of the public, informing and educating. |
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P.O. Box 860 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (949) 494-8190 www.LagunaGreenbelt.org |
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| Laguna Ocean Foundation A nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by a small group of concerned Laguna Beach residents in response to the Vision 2030 report. The foundation is actively involved in coastal resource management through all of its activities and programs. Its Tidewater Docent program has trained over 200 volunteers to provide interpretive education at local intertidal areas. Check the website to learn about opportunities to become involved, including becoming a Tidewater Docent. |
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P.O. Box 5247 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (949) 499-0525 www.LagunaOcean Foundation.org |
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| Pacific Marine Mammal Center Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of mammals stranded along the Orange County coast and to increasing public awareness of the marine environment through education and research. PMMC is always looking for new volunteers and donations of all sizes. |
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20612 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494-3050 www.PacificMMC.org |
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| Surfrider Foundation The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Strategic initiatives include: Clean Water, Beach Access, Beach Preservation and Protecting Wild Places. Volunteer opportunities include: 1st Saturday Clean Ups — partners with www.ZeroTrashLaguna.org to help keep streets and beaches clean. Blue Water Task Force is the Foundation’s water quality monitoring, education and advocacy program. Respect the Beach is an award-winning coastal educational program offered to K-12 students and community groups. |
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South Orange County Chapter 34145 Pacific Coast Hwy., #619 Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 206-2523 www.Surfrider.org/ southorangecounty/ National Headquarters (949) 492-8170 |
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| Village Laguna Village Laguna is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique village character of Laguna Beach. Founded in 1971, this nonprofit community organization began when concerned citizens opposed the construction of high rise buildings along the legendary Laguna Beach coastline and helped create Main Beach Park. |
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P.O. Box 1309 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (949) 376-5188 www.VillageLaguna.org |
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| ZeroTrashLaguna.org A grass roots movement working to rid Laguna’s streets and beaches of trash. Sponsorships, donations and volunteers are welcome. On the 1st Saturday of each month between 8 and 10 a.m., volunteers gather at these locations throughout the city: Aliso Creek Plaza (at YogaWorks); Brooks Street; Thalia Street (at Thalia Surf Shop); Forest Ave. (at Hobie Sports); and Laguna Beach High School. Community service hours available. |
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www.ZeroTrashLaguna.org Email: Info@ZeroTrashLaguna.org |
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Other Orange County-based Environmental Organizations & Opportunities |
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| Environmental Nature Center (Newport Beach) |
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| Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (Newport Beach) |
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| Irvine Ranch Conservancy (Irvine) |
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www.IrvineRanch Conservancy.org |
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| Nature Reserve of Orange County (Irvine) |
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| Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends (Newport Beach) |
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| Ocean Institute (Dana Point) |
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| Orange County Bird of Prey Center (Lake Forest) |
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www.geocities.com/ rainforest/jungle/ 2423.ocbpc.html |
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| Orange County Coastkeeper (Costa Mesa) |
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| Orange County Great Park Conservancy (Irvine) |
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www.OrangeCounty GreatPark.org |
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| Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment (Tustin) |
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| Sea & Sage Audubon Society (Irvine) |
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| Sierra Club (National Organization with Orange County Groups) |
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| Sierra Sage Group (Serves southern part of the county, south of Irvine) |
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www.Angeles. SierraClub.org/sage/ |
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| The Conservation Fund (National organization with Laguna Beach office) |
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| The Nature Conservancy (National organization with Newport Beach office) |
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www.Nature.org | ||||
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