Ocean Pollution Information Session

Hosted by Clean Ocean Action
April 6, 2006, 7:30pm, Taylor Pavilion, Belmar

Learn about the latest threats to the ocean and the ongoing campaign to permanently protect the waters off the New Jersey and New York coast.   Volunteers, organizations, and citizens are welcome to attend.  To RSVP or for directions, please contact Kari (732-872-0111 or outreach@cleanoceanaction.org).  Light refreshments will be served.

Spring & Earth Day Events & Festivals

Saturday, April 22

• Whole Foods Earth Day, Middletown, Rt. 35 North, 10am-5pm.  The event will include Earth-friendly exhibits and educational activities hosted by local nonprofit organizations, including NY/NJ Baykeepers’ “Meet the Oysters” exhibit and COA’s “Pointless Pollution” demonstration.  Also, free seed packets to the store’s first 1,000 customers and raffles throughout the day for baskets of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
• Rockin’ Earth Day Celebration, Marlboro Recreational Center, 1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro, 6:30pm.  Celebration featuring music by local bands and refreshments.  $5 admission will be donated to COA and Surfers’ Environmental Alliance.
• Cape May County Earth Day, Cape May County Park & Zoo, 10am-4pm.  To volunteer, contact Tony.

Sunday, April 23

• Atlantic County Earth Day, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, 10am-4pm.  To volunteer, contact Tony.
• Monmouth County Park System Earth Day Celebration, Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, 12 noon-5pm.  To volunteer, contact Kari.

Saturday, April 29

• COA Spring Beach Sweeps, 9am-12:30pm (click here for sites).

Sunday, May 7

• Hooked on Hudson, Ross Dock Area, Palisades Interstate Park.  Fishing contest (8am), shad bake (12 noon), and environmental organizations/displays (all day).  To volunteer for COA from 9am-2pm, contact Kari.
• Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival, Washington Street from Observer Highway to 7th Street, 11am-6pm.  To volunteer for COA, contact Kari.