Posts tagged California Coastal Commission
September 19 | Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River
September 19 | Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

At the Santa Ynez River with the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Get outside, enjoy nature, and remove harmful debris from this beloved local waterway!

The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day is a community-based opportunity to give back to the ocean, beaches, rivers, and creeks. The CalNAM team will be meeting at the bridge on Alisal Road in Solvang (coordinates: 34.5846642, -120.1446122).

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzOcean, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Cleanup Day, Santa Ynez River, Cleanup, Community Service, Community Event, Explore Ecology
California Coastal Commission: K-12 Coastal Art Contest, '06-'23
California Coastal Commission: K-12 Coastal Art Contest, '06-'23

September 18, 2024 - February 3rd, 2025

Third-Floor George & Barbara Goodall Education Center

The California Nature Art Museum is excited to host California Coastal Commission: K-12 Coastal Art Contest, with selected pieces spanning 2006-2023.

Every year, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) hosts an art & poetry contest for students in grades K-12, which highlights the unique beauty and importance of the California coast and ocean. In this selection of past winning pieces on display in the George and Barbara Goodall Education Center, visitors are invited to enjoy the artistic visions of twelve student artists from all over the Golden State.

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Past ExhibitRachel MetzCalifornia Coastal Commission, Student Art, Kids, Ocean