Community members are invited to celebrate Earth Day with the city of Goleta on Saturday, April 20 at a special Beautify Goleta Earth Day Edition.
Due to the success of last year’s event the city said it is making the 2024 edition even bigger.
The community cleanup is one hour longer (9 a.m.-noon) this year, and will include for the first time Elubia’s food truck and Considered Coffee Bar (bring your own reusable utensils and cup) as well as a MarBorg Touch-a-Truck for the kids.
In addition to the community cleanup there will be a bulky item drop-off and a beach cleanup for Earth Day.
Following are details of the Earth Day events.
Community Cleanup
Help Beautify Goleta by participating in the community cleanup 9 a.m.-noon at Bella Vista Park (Padova Drive and Placer Drive).
The community cleanup will be led by Spotlight Captain the Montessori Center School of Santa Barbara. A limited edition “Beautify Goleta Earth Day 2024” volunteer t-shirt will be available for participants while supplies last. There will also be Waste Free Goleta & Go Green Goleta themed prize giveaways for event participants.
Bulky Item Drop Off
The Free Bulky Item Drop Off event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brandon School, 195 Brandon Drive. Any drop-offs before or after the event will not be accepted. No electronics, medicine or hazardous waste will be accepted. Early arrival is encouraged. The event will close early if capacity is reached before 1 p.m.
Beach Cleanup
New to Beautify Goleta will be a beach cleanup at Ellwood Beach from 9-11 a.m., led by Parks and Open Space manager George Thomson. The beach cleanup includes litter and debris collection from Ellwood Beach. Meet at the Ellwood Beach access trail, closest to the ocean off Santa Barbara Shores Drive.
Beautify Goleta is not possible without the help of volunteers and captains. Sign up to participate at www.CityofGoleta.org/BeautifyGoleta and learn more by watching this video.
The city is still seeking a captain for the beach cleanup. If interested, email EnvironmentalServices@CityofGoleta.org.