COAST 4 U QUARTERLY
Morro Reflections, Morro Bay, � Rodrigo Alvarez
Issue No. 10
Winter 2014

 


 

Seasons Greetings!

As 2014 winds down (did it fly by for you too?) and the holidays get into full swing, what better time to work in a visit to our wild, winter coast? Or to give the gift of a coastal experience? In this edition of the COAST4U Quarterly, we provide some ideas, inspiration, and tips on ways to incorporate coastal experiences in your holiday and winter plans.

Bundle up!

Chris Parry


 
 

    Sincerely,
    Christiane Parry
    Public Education Manager 

Celebrate Whales with The California Coast
Humpback Whale Breaching, Moss Landing, by Shane Keena
California has a soft spot for whales. As the humpbacks, greys, and blues migrate up and down our coastline, Californians study their behavior, revel in their majesty, and gather for festivals to honor their presence. With a bit of luck, patient observers catch glimpses into their mysterious, watery lifestyles. Few moments are as exhilarating as seeing a whale appear before you in nature. To learn more about the whales you might spot, look for resources on the web, visit your local library, or consider attending panels and talks at a whale celebration near you. Click here for a listing of some events centered on whale education and observance.
Destination Quiz

Between 1937 and 2013, our destination, now a segment of the California Coastal Trail, was part of Highway One. Is this...

a) Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Trail
b) Devil's Slide Trail
c) Lost Coast Trail
d) Hammond Trail

Click here to learn the answer!
Walk It Off!

Filled from feasting? Stuffed with stuffing? Had it with the holidays? Never fear, your guides to healthy coastal hiking are here! Improve your strength, your figure, or just your mood - we encourage everyone to get moving outdoors this holiday season and enjoy some beautiful ocean views.

Winter is actually a great time to visit the California coast because you could see migrating gray whales or monarch butterflies, enjoy some stretches of beach before they're closed for snowy plover nesting, or even catch a holiday boat parade. Whether you're near the Santa Monica Mountains, Mount Tamalpais, or Humboldt Bay, these resources will help you pick a place to go.
In This Issue
Celebrate Whales
Destination Quiz
Walk It Off! Holiday Hikes
Whale Tail Dollars at Work
Coastal Steward Tips for the Holidays

Whale Tail Dollars at Work 



Check out Grants Coordinator Sylvie Lee's travelogue about her visit to Humboldt and Del Norte counties to read about three different WHALE TAIL� grantees and their work on California's north coast. Click through the photos to read about Friends of the Dunes, Mattole Restoration Council, and the Tolowa Dunes Stewards program of Smith River Alliance. (Also elk and craggy rocks and wetlands and a Commission meeting and our "Ocean and Me" art exhibit!)


Find more examples of projects funded by the WHALE TAIL� Grants Program on our website.
 

Coastal Steward Tips for the Holidays 

Decorated tree at Crystal Cove State Beach. Photo by Christopher Launi.
The holidays often bring with them extra consumption as we rush to fulfill expectations of gifts and travel, but they also can offer opportunities to celebrate our natural resources. Click here for some of our holiday Coastal Steward tips. Please share your ideas with us on Facebook or Twitter
Calendar of Upcoming Events
"Octopus on the Hunt" Benjamin Chen 6th grade, Elk Grove

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The Public Education Program protects and restores California's coast and ocean by teaching, inspiring, and empowering the public to take environmentally positive action.  

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San Francisco, CA 94105 
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