Beautify the Bay at Cooley Landing

Join us in celebration of Earth Day at Cooley Landing for a morning of trash cleanup! Volunteers will learn about the history of Cooley Landing, how contamination affects salt marsh habitat, and spend the rest of the morning picking up trash.

Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. Volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.

Parking: There are two small parking lots at Cooley Landing. There is a parking lot at the end of Bay Road near the Education Center, and a smaller parking lot closer to Ravenswood Preserve. No entrance or parking fees are required. A portion of Bay road, the road down to Cooley Landing, has ongoing construction but will still have access to the park.

Bus: Take the 296 going North to Bay/Pulgas or the 280 going East to Bay/Pulgas. From the bus stop, it’s a half mile walk down Bay Rd. to Cooley Landing.

Bike: There are spots to lock up your bike at the Education Center.

Meeting Space: We will meet at the Cooley Landing Education Center. Bathrooms, cell service, wifi, and water fountains are all accessible.

Prepare for Working Outdoors:

• Face mask for COVID-19 safety (optional)
• Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
• Snacks, if desired
• Long pants, long sleeves recommended
• Sturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirty
• Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots
• Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable
• Plan for potential exposure to sun, wind, and prickly plants

We will provide gloves, trash bags, trash picker uppers, and snacks.

COVID-19 Safety

Our staff will carefully adhere to safety protocols we have developed in compliance with public health guidelines. View our COVID-19 safety protocols here. As of March 1, 2022, masks are optional for all staff and volunteers.

Event Cancellations:

We are committed to the safety of our staff and volunteers. In the event that we must cancel a workday due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, a Grassroots Ecology staff person will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM the day prior to this event.

Join Us!

Grassroots Ecology encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving and working in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the workday facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.

Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations? Email barbara@grassrootsecology.org