Sat, January 22, 10–noon
Pilarcitos Creek Restoration Day

This event is made possible by the generosity of Damasco and Associates, 700 Monte Vista Lane, Half Moon Bay.

Please join us, and bring your friends, neighbors, gloves and sun screen for a day of trash cleanup and non-native plant removal near Pilarcitos Creek. We'll talk about our local flora and fauna and how we can continue to ensure the protection of open space in Half Moon Bay. We'll trade restoration stories and share the fun of keeping the sensitive habitat areas of our town clean. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at 9:45 am in the parking lot of the Stone Pine office park, 120 Stone Pine Rd, Half Moon Bay, and finish up by noon.

We'll provide gloves and trash bags. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

Summer Art Show Opening
July ? 2–5pm

Holiday Art Show

Visit the CLT Gallery through January 25 to see our Holiday Show.

Stewardship Work Days
Saturdays 10–noon: August 4
Wednesdays 10–noon: July 18, August 15

We have an ongoing need to remove trash and keep invasive vegetation under control on our lands to protect the habitat, recreational and scenic values of these lands. The work parties will be directed to the areas most needing attention at the time. Meet at the Coastside Land Trust office at 788 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. We will go out rain or shine.

Wildflower Workshop & Railroad Right-of-Way Wildflower Walk
Sat, Apr 21

Half Moon Bay plant expert Toni Corelli will lead a workshop and walk about plant identification along and beyond the Railroad Right-of-Way. All about Coastside plants, native and non-native. Learn plant family characteristics, how non-native plants arrive here, and where the native plants are. We'll look at wetland, coastal bluff and native prairie habitats. The workshop and walk are suitable for beginners, experts and families, weather can be unpredictable so wear layers and sturdy shoes.

Wildflower Workshop Workshop 1–2:30pm, Sea Crest School, 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay. Suggested Workshop donation: Adults $15, seniors $5, under 18 free.

Railroad Right-of-Way Wildflower Walk 3–5pm; meet at corner of Poplar Street & Railroad Avenue. The Bird Walk is free for everyone. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring binoculars if you have them. Both events are suitable for families.

Back by popular demand, Alvaro Jamarillo will lead a workshop to study behavior, field marks, ecology and migratory patterns of local seabirds and songbirds then lead us on a walk in the field.

Songbird & Seabird Workshop 1–2:30pm

Seacrest School, 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay. Leader: Alvaro Jaramillo, Half Moon Bay biologist, life-long birder, eco-tour guide to the Americas, and author of Field Guide to the Birds of Chile and New World Blackbirds. Donation: $15. Seniors $5. Under 18 free.

Wavecrest Birdwalk 3–5pm

Meet at the Smith Field parking lot at the end of Wavecrest Road. The Bird Walk is free for everyone. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars if you have them. Both events are suitable for families.

Sat, Sept 15, 9–Noon
California Coastal Cleanup Day

Become a part of history! Join the Coastside Land Trust as we participate in one of the largest volunteer events in the world. In 2010 over 82,500 volunteers removed 1.2 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes and waterways. This year CLT will focus our efforts on Pilarcitos Creek.

Meet at 120 Stone Pine, Half Moon Bay at 8:45. Bring gloves, buckets, sturdy shoes, and friends!

Wavecrest Workday
Saturday, Nov 10, 10–noon

Meet at Smith Field, at the west end of Wavecrest Rd. Wear layers and sturdy shoes; we provide gloves and tools. Light refreshments served.

Raptor Identification Workshop with Alvaro Jaramillo

Saturday, January 26; 1–5pm

Come learn about the Coastside birds of prey: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and owls. We’ll study field marks, behavior, ecology and migratory patterns. Learn how to tell them apart and where to find them. The Workshop and Walk are suitable for beginning to expert birders and families. The workshop will be led by Alvaro Jaramillo and the birdwalk will be led by Gary Deghi and Alvaro Jaramillo. Bring binoculars; wear layers & sturdy shoes. Light refreshments will be served.

Workshop: 1-2:30pm at Sea Crest School -- 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay
Birdwalk: 3-5:00pm - Meet at Smith Field in Half Moon Bay
Workshop donation: $15. Seniors: $5. Under 18: free. Bird Walk: free.

The Raptor Workshop will be held regardless of weather. It if is a rainy day the Walk leaders will decide about proceeding or cancelling the Walk at 3 pm, at the Wavecrest meeting location.

For more information call 650-726-5056.

Midwinter Art Show

Sunday, February 3 - Friday, April 12

Artists' reception and SOMA HeArt walk: Feb 10th, 2-5pm
Meet the artists showing their original works in the CLT Midwinter show and see all new works displayed in the gallery. Also take a stroll along South Main Street to see numerous other galleries and art venues open for the 2nd annual SOMA HeArt stroll. Ample free street parking available. Refreshments and raffles at most locations. Call for more info (650) 726-5056

"Wild, Natural California" Show

Call For Artists: March 18th – March 25th.

Click here for application.

Seabird & Songbird Workshop & Wavecrest Walk

Saturday, April 13th; 1–5pm

Alvaro Jamarillo will lead a workshop to study behavior, field marks, ecology and migratory patterns of local birds then lead us on a walk in the field.

Workshop: 1-2:30pm at Sea Crest School -- 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay
Birdwalk: 3-5:00pm - Meet at Smith Field in Half Moon Bay
Workshop donation: $15. Seniors: $5. Under 18: free. Bird Walk: free.