Save the Date for Coastal Cleanup Day – September 19
Goleta Monarch Press
August 4, 2026
Mark your calendars, Goleta! Saturday, September 19 is Coastal Cleanup Day, and Explore Ecology is calling on all of us to roll up our sleeves and give back to the beaches, creeks, and parks that make our corner of the 805 so special. It’s the largest single volunteer event on Earth, and right here in Santa Barbara County, we have a chance to make a real difference—whether you’re picking up trash along Goleta Beach, tidying up along San Jose Creek, or helping out at a neighborhood park.
This isn’t just about keeping things pretty—it’s about protecting the ocean and wildlife that define our coastal way of life. Every piece of litter we remove is one less thing that could end up in the Pacific. Thanks to Goleta Monarch Press for spreading the word. So grab your gloves, bring the family, and join your neighbors in this meaningful community effort. Let’s show the Central Coast how it’s done!
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