The check-in station will be at Lot 1\, which is the first lot after entering the refuge.
\nWhen volunteers enter the Refuge\, they can indicate that they are here for the cleanup and they will be admitted for free. The cleanup will be from 2 PM to 5 PM\, and vo lunteers are welcome to come and go as they wish. After the cleanup\, we w ill have a family-friendly gathering at a local restaurant or brewery (lik ely Riverwalk Brewing\, but stay tuned for final confirmation).
\nA ll necessary cleanup supplies will be provided\, but it’s a good idea to b ring water (in a reusable bottle!) and work gloves that you’d be happy usi ng!
There’s a lot of beach to cover with both the harbor side and sound side\, but many hands make light work! Necessary cleanup supplies wi ll be provided\, but please come with water in your own (reusable) water b ottle and shoes comfortable for walking on the beach. Stay tuned for more details about a reception afterwards where we can continue the conversatio n about Surfrider and the Cape and how we can increase our impact on the C apes fragile and essential ecosystems!
\nParking: There is am ple parking in the Kalmus Beach parking lot at no charge in the off season \, we suggest parking down by the lifeguard house where we will gather at the beginning and end of the cleanup.
\nTransportation: For t hose coming from off Cape without a car accessible\, there is a bus statio n on Hyannis Main Street which the Plymouth & Brockton goes to and from Bo ston. The bus terminus is about a 30 minute walk north of the beach.\n\n
Then please come join us at Carson Beach where we will be working with Dorchester’s Girl Scout Troop 68277 (of Boston Bag Ordinance Fame!) to run a public beach cleanup\, trash sort\, and data collection. We’ll be following up th e cleanup with a guided discussion about what we find and a brainstorming session on different ways that we can stop trash and pollution from gettin g onto the beach and into the ocean in the first place!
\nAs always\ , look out for the Surfrider flag to find the exact mee tup location. Necessary cleanup supplies will be provided\, but it’s a good idea to bring a pair of work gloves that you are comfortable using\, as well as some drinking water (in a reusable bottle\, please!).
\nThe plan is to meet up by 12 noon for the distribution of cleanup gear and brief safety briefing before starting work.
\nParking: There are some metered lots along the beach as well as on-street parking on Wil liam J Day Blvd and Colombia Rd (City of Boston meters are free on Sundays \, with no time limits enforced).
\nPublic Transit: JFK/UMass Station (10 minute walk) – Red Line\, Commuter Rails (Greenbush\, Kingsto n/Plymouth\, Middleborough/Lakeville)\, Buses (5\, 8\, 16\, 41)
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We’ll meet outside the Ward Bathhouse. To find us\, look for the Surfrider flag. Cleanup supplies\, data collec tion materials\, and hot chocolate provided! Please bring a reusable mug if you’ve got one!
Please stay tun ed! We’re working on virtual events and remote ways that you can learn and protect the ocean\, even while practicing the required social distancing and staying at home as much as possible. Stay safe everyone!
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\nCome to our Spring Beach Cleanup at Nahant Beach\, where we’ll be partnering with North Shore Upward Bound!
\nWe’ll meet outside the Ward Bathhouse. T o find us\, look for the Surfrider flag. We’ll clean the beach and talk ab out marine debris. Cleanup supplies and data collection materials will be provided.
\nAfter that\, we’ll finish up the day with a gathering at Bent Water Brewing\, which is a family-friendly establishment. We’re very grateful that Bent Water h ave offered to donate a portion of the sales from each beer sold to the Ma ssachusetts Chapter\, which is yet another great reason to enjoy a delicio us beverage after helping clean the beach!
\nPlease feel free to bri ng your own work gloves and reusable water bottle!
W ith Massachusetts cautiously reopening\, it’s time for the Surfrider Found ation MA Chapter\, in collaboration with our friends with Clean Up BOSTON\ , to carefully get back into the swing of summer beach cleanups with an event at Carson Beach in South Boston!
\nOf course\, even with the local situation having impro ved in Massachusetts\, we are still in the midst of pandemic. This cleanup will take place with extra precautions and some major differences from ‘p re-COVID-19’ cleanups.
\nWe’ve pulled together full details here\, which we encourage you to read carefully\, but here are some highlights:
\nWe sincere ly thank you for your help and cooperation\, especially during these times \, and thank you for your interest in protecting and enjoying the ocean! P lease feel free to reach out with any questions. We’re looking forward to seeing some of you at the beach!
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Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-boston-beach-c ommunity-clean-up-carson-beach-tickets-114223928846.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T120000 GEO:+42.326236;-71.048338 LOCATION:Carson Beach @ 165 HarborWalk\, Boston\, MA 02125\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Carson Beach Cleanup w/ Clean Up Boston URL:https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/event/carson-beach-cleanup-w-clean- up-boston/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/u ploads/2020/07/DSC_0334-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://massachu setts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DSC_0334-300x201.jpg\;300\; 201\;1\,large\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /07/DSC_0334-898x600.jpg\;768\;513\;1\,full\;https://massachusetts.surfrid er.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DSC_0334-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1711\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-boston-beach-community-clea n-up-carson-beach-tickets-114223928846 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2221@massachusetts.surfrider.org DTSTAMP:20210920T104420Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Events\,Snowrider CONTACT:MA Chair\; chair@ma.surfrider.org DESCRIPTION:
Instead of an in person Snowrid er event this year\, we will be hosting a virtual screening of Pr otect our Winter’s “Purple Mountains“\, a tale of p rofessional snowboarder and mountaineer Jeremy Jones’ journey to find comm on ground in the mountains — one voter at a time.
\nIf the spirit mo ves you\, please join us for the film screening decked out in your finest outdoor mountain gear! We’d love your help sharing the Snowrider message t hat “What starts up in the mountains\, eventually ends up in the ocean “.
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Tickets: https://forms.gle/VmadMfk4B4SsBc5Y7.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T204500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Snowrider 2021 – ‘Purple Mountains’ Virtual Film Screening URL:https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/event/snowrider-2021-purple-mountai ns-virtual-film-screening/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/u ploads/2021/02/DSC_0019-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://massachu setts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_0019-300x103.jpg\;300\; 103\;1\,large\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/DSC_0019-1440x494.jpg\;768\;263\;1\,full\;https://massachusetts.surfri der.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_0019-scaled.jpg\;2560\;878\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://forms.gle/VmadMfk4B4SsBc5Y7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2602@massachusetts.surfrider.org DTSTAMP:20210920T104420Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Beach Cleanups\,Events CONTACT:Christine\; cleanups@ma.surfrider.org\; https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup-in-boston-tickets-155996510763 DESCRIPTION:
All participants are required to preregister for this cleanup before June 8th. Capacity is limited\, so save your spot today.
\nThis event is part of a summer series of cleanups around the US\, organized in partnership with our friends at Everlane. We’re excited to work with a brand that has comm itted themselves to eliminating all virgin plastics from their supply chai n in 2021 and seeks to become 100% landfill-free. More details about Everl ane’s sustainability efforts can be found at: https://www.everlane.com/sustainability
\nTime and Place: Starting at 11:30AM on 8 June 2021\, come find us along the Harborwalk in Boston’s Seaport. Look out for the Surfr ider MA flag along the water near the Harborwalk Playground (behind 22 Lib erty Drive) and the Harborwalk Lookout Terrace (25 Fan Pier Boulevard). This map shows t he approximate location.
\nPublic Transit: The meeting location is an 0.2 mile walk (~5 min) from Courthouse Station on t he MBTA Silver Line (SL1\, SL2\, or SL3). There is also a nearby stop at S leeper Street and Seaport Blvd for the #4 Bus.
\nParking: While there is some car parking available nearby\, remember that on-street metered parkin g in Boston is usually quite limited and garages can be very pricey. Pleas e do consider if public transit is an option that can work for you.
\n< hr />\nAlthough the pandemic situation in Massachusetts is trending in the right direction\, we will still be following several protocols during this event:
\nThank you for yo ur help\, cooperation\, and interest in protecting and enjoying the ocean! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We’re looking forward t o seeing you!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup-in-boston-tickets-155996510763.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T133000 GEO:+42.355026;-71.044889 LOCATION:Fan Pier Harborwalk (Near Harborwalk Playground) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:World Oceans Day Cleanup with Everlane URL:https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/event/world-oceans-day-cleanup-with -everlane/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/u ploads/2017/11/Boston-Night-Skyline-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Boston-Night-Sk yline-300x125.jpg\;300\;125\;1\,large\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org /wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Boston-Night-Skyline-1438x600.jpg\;768\;320\;1 \,full\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Bos ton-Night-Skyline.jpg\;1920\;801\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ocean-day-beach-cleanup-in -boston-tickets-155996510763 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2629@massachusetts.surfrider.org DTSTAMP:20210920T104420Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Beach Cleanups\,Events CONTACT:Christine\; cleanups@ma.surfrider.org DESCRIPTION:
That’s the theme of this year’s #InternationalSurfingDay. For decades\, the Surfrider Foundati on MA Chapter has championed to keep our beaches accessible and welcoming for all people to enjoy—regardless of race\, socioeconomic background\, ab ility or gender identity. This International Surfing Day\, we are celebrat ing the joy and excitement that the beach brings to all of us.
\nFrom the parking lot\, take the main path to the beach directly in front of the visitor center. Turn left and look f or our blue Surfrider tent!
\nAll participants should preregister for this cleanup. Capacity is limited\, so save your spot today! We will still be following several protocols as a n extra precaution:
\nThank you for your help and cooperation in protecting and enjoying the ocean!
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beach-belongs-to-everyo ne-cleanup-tickets-159563439543.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T193000 LOCATION:Good Harbor Beach @ Gloucester\, MA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Beach Belongs to Everyone – Good Harbor Beach Cleanup URL:https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/event/the-beach-belongs-to-everyone -good-harbor-beach-cleanup/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/u ploads/2021/06/ISD-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://massachusetts .surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ISD-300x150.jpg\;300\;150\;1\,la rge\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ISD.jp g\;768\;384\;\,full\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/06/ISD.jpg\;800\;400\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beach-belongs-to-everyone-cl eanup-tickets-159563439543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2654@massachusetts.surfrider.org DTSTAMP:20210920T104420Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Beach Cleanups\,Events CONTACT:MA Cleanups Coordinator\; cleanups@ma.surfrider.org DESCRIPTION:
Sur frider MA is finalizing details for a group cleanup along the Lynn Shores Reservation\, with a possible add-on excursion to King’s Beach in Swampsco tt to make sure we check off 2 more towns for Connecting our Coastline.
\nWe’ll be starting a bit earlier than usual at 9:30AM to make sure the cleanup align s with low tide.
\nIf you are interested in participating\, please pre-register on Eventbrite. The exa ct meeting location and a waiver will be sent electronically to all regist ered participants.
\nPlease bring your own reusable work gloves for this cleanup! We’ll still provide sanitized buckets and tools for trash co llection\, as well as gear for data collection and plenty of hand sanitize r!
\nGiven the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic\, please carefully consider the risks of attending. Stay home if you or someone you are in close cont act with is in a high-risk group\, has recently had any symptoms\, or susp ects recently being exposed. There are many ways to protect the ocean from home\, so please feel free to reach out if you’d like any ideas!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-beach-cleanup-l ynn-shore-tickets-167527347807.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lynn Shore Beach Cleanup URL:https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/event/lynn-shore-beach-cleanup/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/u ploads/2021/08/DSC_0401-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://massachu setts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0401-300x201.jpg\;300\; 201\;1\,large\;https://massachusetts.surfrider.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/DSC_0401-898x600.jpg\;768\;513\;1\,full\;https://massachusetts.surfrid er.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0401-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1711\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-beach-cleanup-lynn-shore -tickets-167527347807 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR