California Coastal Commission: Whale Tail Grantee Spotlight

As part of a WHALE TAIL® Grant-funded project, YES Nature to Neighborhoods' Winter Camp took place this February in the Marin Headlands. Among those attending were eight youth in leadership positions helping with coastal conservation presentations to younger campers. One youth leader alumnus held a formal role as a Trip Leader during the weekend camp. Campers engaged in a wide range of activities from educational presentations to connecting with and kindling a love of the coast while hiking and playing on the beach under the sun. The weekend included healthy physical recreation activities, team-building, and learning about the effects of microplastics and microfibers on our marine and coastal habitats. Even the gorgeous sunny weather in mid-February provided a reference point for discussions of climate change and coastal conservation.