KEEP DEL MAR GREEN

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KEEP DEL MAR GREEN 〰️

“Keep Del Mar Green” Community Cleanup

With a ribbon cutting for Del Mar’s new water bottle fill stations, plus a celebratory pancake brunch

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

 

Join Us for a Special Earth Week Community Clean-Up in Del Mar!

In celebration of Earth Week, the Del Mar Village Association (DMVA) invites you to take part in our “Keep Del Mar Green” community clean-up event! Together, we’ll protect our beautiful coastline, support sustainability, and make a lasting impact on our environment.

We'll meet at the 17th Street Del Mar Lifeguard Station before spreading out across the beach, parks, and nearby streets to collect litter that would otherwise pollute our precious waterways. To make your efforts even more rewarding, the Del Mar Lifeguards will treat our volunteers to a delicious pancake breakfast, with ingredients generously donated by Mission Fed Credit Union, Poseidon and Better Buzz.

During the cleanup, we’ll use baskets from the Del Mar ShoreSaver Program—a pioneering environmental initiative led by DMVA in partnership with the City of Del Mar, EDCO, and Relic Coastal Collaborative—designed to keep our beaches pristine while promoting ecological health.

We can’t wait to see you there—let’s keep Del Mar green!

What’s Happening During the Cleanup

10:00 to 11:30 am – Community cleanup

11:30 am – Ribbon cutting for water bottle fill stations

Post-ribbon cutting – Celebratory pancake brunch

 

Community Cleanup

10:00 - 11:30 AM | Community Cleanup

We'll meet at the 17th Street Del Mar Lifeguard Station before spreading out across the beach, parks, and nearby streets to collect litter that would otherwise pollute our precious waterways.

Music by Local DJ Artist

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Live DJ

Our local DJ, Tully Burgoon, will be spinning tunes to keep the energy up, and partner Amble Clothing will be doing giveaways for some lucky cleanup volunteers.

Water Bottle Fill Station Ribbon Cutting

11:30 AM | Ribbon cutting for water bottle fill stations

With support from the City of Del Mar, DMVA has replaced six coastal drinking fountains with water bottle fill stations that also feature drinking fountains, dog bowls, and foot washing stations, depending on the location. DMVA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this milestone sustainability effort at Del Mar’s beaches, limiting single-use plastics and keeping them out of our precious waterways.

Many thanks to the generous donors who contributed to this project: The Del Mar Village Association, Alex & Lany Zikakis, Doug & Patrice, Fletcher, Luna, Linda & Cathy, Lynn & Charlie Gaylord, Rande Turner & Rebecca Bray, The Thomas Family, Tom & Susan Harrington.

Pancake Brunch

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Complimentary Pancake Brunch

To make your cleanup efforts even more rewarding, the Del Mar lifeguards will treat our volunteers to a delicious pancake brunch after the brief ribbon cutting ceremony, with ingredients generously donated by Poseidon.

 


Presented by:

Del Mar Village Association
 
 

A special thanks to our Community Sponsors:

City of Del Mar, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar Plaza, EDCO, L’Auberge Del Mar, Monarch Ocean Pub, Stratford Square,

LAZ Valet Parking, Tamarindo Del Mar, Viewpoint Brewing Company, Ranch and Coast Magazine, and SDG&E

  • Members of the community of any age, Del Mar Village businesses, and anyone who loves our community!

  • Meet at the 17th Street Lifeguard Headquarters, next to Poseidon.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing, close-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat, especially if there’s sun in the forecast. Bring a full reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.

    We will have some supplies on hand but, if you’re able, please bring any of the following items to use:

    • Gardening or other reusable gloves that can get dirty

    • Buckets or reusable bags in which to collect trash

    • Trash claw grabbers

  • If you’re ready to get involved, scroll up to sign up to participate and sign our participant waiver.

  • In addition to DMVA’s “Keep Del Mar Green” community cleanup events, DMVA launched the Del Mar ShoreSaver Program on April 17, 2024. The Del Mar ShoreSaver program is dedicated to preserving Del Mar's beaches' natural beauty and ecological integrity. Through innovative solutions, community engagement, and proactive stewardship, DMVA, in partnership with the City of Del Mar, EDCO, and Relic’s Coastal Collaborative, aims to help reduce beach pollution, foster environmental awareness, and cultivate a sustainable future for our coastline, ensuring it remains a cherished resource for future generations.