Coastside Land Trust — News and events

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.

Sat, April 30
Wildflower Identification Workshop & Railroad Right-of-Way Tour

Wildflower Identification Workshop 1–2:30pm

Railroad Right-of-Way Tour 3–5pm

The workshop will be held at the United Methodist Church, 777 Miramontes St, Half Moon Bay. Meet for the tour at the corner of Poplar & Railroad Ave; parking at Poplar Beach.

Sat, May 28
Songbird & Seabird Workshop & Walk

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

Songbird & Seabird Workshop 1–2:30pm

Seacrest School, 901 Arnold Way, HMB. Leader: Alvaro Jaramillo, HMB 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, July 16, 2011, 10–Noon
Railroad Right of Way Restoration Workday

Meet at the corner of Poplar and Railroad Avenues. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult; no more than five students per responsible adult. We will have light refreshments, gloves and a few tools. Wear sturdy shoes and avoid knit fabric clothing. Please contact the Coastside Land Trust with any questions.

Sat, Sept 17, 2011, 9–Noon
California Coastal Cleanup Day

We'll be working on Pilarcitos Creek. Meet in the Odwalla parking lot, 120 Stone Pine, Half Moon Bay.

Sat, Nov 5, 2011, 9:45–noon
Wavecrest Workday

Come for a fun day out on the bluff tops at Wavecrest. We will be tromping around picking up trash and removing invasive seedlings. Gloves, bags and snacks will be provided. Bring as many helpers as you can find and wear good sturdy shoes and layers. Helpers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Meet at the the Smith Field parking lot at 9:45 so we can check you in, go over the plan for the day and get started at 10 am. Should be a beautiful time of year out at Wavecrest; we look forward to seeing you there!

Jan 23–27:
Call for Artists: Mid-Winter Art Show — submissions due

CLT invites artists to submit their work for inclusion in the Mid-Winter Art Show. Download the application form for more details.

Feb 12 • 2–5
SOMA HeART Walk and Opening of Mid-Winter Art Show

Feb 12–Apr 27
Mid-Winter Art Show

Visit the CLT Gallery during the Mid-Winter Art Show.

Sat, Feb 25
Raptor Workshop & Wavecrest Bird Walk

Raptor Workshop 1–2:30pm at Sea Crest School, 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay

Please join us for an exciting workshop led by Alvaro Jaramillo, local biologist, life-long birder, eco-tour guide to the Americas, and author of Field Guide to the Birds of Chile and New World Blackbirds. Come learn about the Coastside birds of prey: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and owls. Study field marks, behavior, ecology and migratory patterns. Find out how to tell them apart and where to locate them. Light refreshments will be served.

Wavecrest Bird Walk 3–5pm; meet at Smith Field at the end of Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay

Come stroll through this beautiful bluff top open space, lead by Alvaro Jaramillo and Gary Deghi, HMB wildlife biologist, environmental consultant and Sequoia Audubon member. Apply your workshop skills and identify birds and other wildlife. Warm beverages and cookies will be served at the end.

Rainy-day plan: In case of rain, the indoor workshop will proceed as scheduled 1 to 2:30. Because the rain comes and goes quickly, Alvaro and Gary will decide about proceeding with the walk when we meet at Smith Field.

Suggested donation for Workshop: $15, seniors $5, under 18 free. Wavecrest Bird Walk: free. Bring binoculars, dress in layers and wear sturdy waterproof shoes.

Photos from our recent beach cleanup


PROTECTING THE COAST GALLERY ABOUT US HOW YOU CAN HELP NEWS AND EVENTS Current Press releases Annual report CONTACT US Get your CLT tees, hats, and more at our CafePress store. DONATE NOW	Current news and upcoming events Coastside Land Trust Gallery The CLT Gallery is now open Wednesdays 11–3, Thursdays 5–8, during office hours, and by appointment. For more information, call 650-726-5056 or email info@CoastsideLandTrust.org. Deborah D. Lattimore Event Schedule Events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 650-726-5056 or email info@CoastsideLandTrust.org. 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. Sat, April 30 Wildflower Identification Workshop & Railroad Right-of-Way Tour Wildflower Identification Workshop 1–2:30pm Railroad Right-of-Way Tour 3–5pm The workshop will be held at the United Methodist Church, 777 Miramontes St, Half Moon Bay. Meet for the tour at the corner of Poplar & Railroad Ave; parking at Poplar Beach. Sat, May 28 Songbird & Seabird Workshop & Walk Back by popular demand, Alvaro Jaramillo will lead a workshop to study behavior, field marks, ecology and migratory patterns of local birds and then lead us on a walk in the field. Songbird & Seabird Workshop 1–2:30pm Seacrest School, 901 Arnold Way, HMB. Leader: Alvaro Jaramillo, HMB 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, July 16, 2011, 10–Noon Railroad Right of Way Restoration Workday Meet at the corner of Poplar and Railroad Avenues. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult; no more than five students per responsible adult. We will have light refreshments, gloves and a few tools. Wear sturdy shoes and avoid knit fabric clothing. Please contact the Coastside Land Trust with any questions. Sat, Sept 17, 2011, 9–Noon California Coastal Cleanup Day We'll be working on Pilarcitos Creek. Meet in the Odwalla parking lot, 120 Stone Pine, Half Moon Bay. Sat, Nov 5, 2011, 9:45–noon Wavecrest Workday Come for a fun day out on the bluff tops at Wavecrest. We will be tromping around picking up trash and removing invasive seedlings. Gloves, bags and snacks will be provided. Bring as many helpers as you can find and wear good sturdy shoes and layers. Helpers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Meet at the the Smith Field parking lot at 9:45 so we can check you in, go over the plan for the day and get started at 10 am. Should be a beautiful time of year out at Wavecrest; we look forward to seeing you there! Jan 23–27: Call for Artists: Mid-Winter Art Show — submissions due CLT invites artists to submit their work for inclusion in the Mid-Winter Art Show. Download the application form for more details. Feb 12 • 2–5 SOMA HeART Walk and Opening of Mid-Winter Art Show Feb 12–Apr 27 Mid-Winter Art Show Visit the CLT Gallery during the Mid-Winter Art Show. Sat, Feb 25 Raptor Workshop & Wavecrest Bird Walk Raptor Workshop 1–2:30pm at Sea Crest School, 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay Please join us for an exciting workshop led by Alvaro Jaramillo, local biologist, life-long birder, eco-tour guide to the Americas, and author of Field Guide to the Birds of Chile and New World Blackbirds. Come learn about the Coastside birds of prey: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and owls. Study field marks, behavior, ecology and migratory patterns. Find out how to tell them apart and where to locate them. Light refreshments will be served. Wavecrest Bird Walk 3–5pm; meet at Smith Field at the end of Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay Come stroll through this beautiful bluff top open space, lead by Alvaro Jaramillo and Gary Deghi, HMB wildlife biologist, environmental consultant and Sequoia Audubon member. Apply your workshop skills and identify birds and other wildlife. Warm beverages and cookies will be served at the end. Rainy-day plan: In case of rain, the indoor workshop will proceed as scheduled 1 to 2:30. Because the rain comes and goes quickly, Alvaro and Gary will decide about proceeding with the walk when we meet at Smith Field. Suggested donation for Workshop: $15, seniors $5, under 18 free. Wavecrest Bird Walk: free. Bring binoculars, dress in layers and wear sturdy waterproof shoes. Photos from our recent beach cleanup Check out the photos of our recent beach cleanup with the Surfrider Foundation San Mateo County. Thanks to all who volunteered!
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