Santa Monica College is inviting the community to take part in Coastal Cleanup Day, described as the world's largest volunteer event related to the marine environment, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at Santa Monica Beach Tower 20, at the end of Bay St.
SMC students are helping to clean up the "Inkwell," the college's adopted section of beach. The site is where SMC student Nick Gabaldón and other African Americans challenged Jim Crow racism and helped open public beaches for all.
Gloves, buckets and safety training will be provided. Sunscreen, a hat and a reusable water bottle are strongly recommended.
Volunteers are encouraged to bike, walk or bus to the beach if possible. Those who must drive can request parking passes at the parking lot entrance between Bay St. and Bicknell St.
More information is available by emailing Ferris Kawar at kawar_ferris@smc.edu.
Edited by SMDP Staff