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Late Start Thursday Workshop a Great Success!

Emerald Keepers and CHS Emerald Keepers Club Host Late Start Thursday Workshop 

Twenty-eight young marine scientists attended Emerald Keepers’ Late Start Thursday Workshop at the Coronado Public Library. Facilitated by Rikki McDaniel, Emerald Keepers Education Team, and twelve CHS Emerald Keepers Club members, students in grades 3 -5 learned how marine debris changes the dynamics of marine food chains and webs and upsets symbiotic relationships and ecosystems. Students rotated through four stations staffed by CHS Emerald Keepers leaders with activities to support and engage the young scientists.

CUSD School Board Member, Dr. Helen Anderson-Cruz who took her granddaughter to the workshop said, “The high schoolers were amazing. All were very poised, gracious, knowledgeable, and articulate.” 

Students left with an understanding of marine key terms and concepts and learned the importance of refusing single-use plastics as a means of keeping trash out of the ocean. They also learned the negative impact marine debris has on marine life and ecosystems. Emerald Keepers provided a healthy snack for the young scientists as they departed. The next Late Start Thursday Workshop is scheduled for March 19th. 

TARTINE is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

Opening in 2001, Tartine owners Mary Ann Berta, Jenny Freel, and Barbara Massey created this iconic European cafe with a touch of southern California. A dog-friendly, popular gathering place for meeting friends and people watching near the bay, Tartine welcomes locals and visitors alike. Being Emerald Green, Ocean Blue is a group effort at Tartine. “0ur employees encouraged us to do this,” said Jenny Freel. “We all want to do whatever we can to help our community keep our beautiful bay, ocean and beaches clean.”

Congratulations la mer -- our newest business to be Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

Mary Ann Berta, owner of le mer, said, “For me, it is all about community. I hear from my son who is the one doing Surf Academy about everything happening on our beach. We don’t want the plastic; we don’t want the sewage! We have to do our part.”

Marine Plastics: Chemistry of Plastic Degradation with Rikki McDaniel

Rikki McDaniels was Emerald Keepers first speaker with the North American Marine Environment Protection Association. She is part of our team. The big take-aways for clearer vision were: 1) Food and drink containers can leach toxic chemicals when microwaved, left in a hot car, or when they are exposed to sunlight while floating around in the ocean. 2) The chasing arrow symbol does not necessarily mean the plastic is recyclable, and depending upon the number inside of the symbol, it may also be toxic.

LIBRARY PODCAST: Meet Amy Steward, President of Emerald Keepers

Learn about Emerald Keepers and upcoming events for VISION 2020.

Emerald Keepers Partners with Rotary Club of Coronado for Beach Clean-Up

Thank you to all Emerald Keepers — those who care for our oceans and planet. Sixty volunteers cleaned Coronado beach! We love clean beaches! #BeAnEmeraldKeeper

Children Enjoy the New Boat Ramp Signs

When we know a little about the history, flora, and fauna of our bay, we care more deeply about it.

Emerald Keepers and the City of Coronado Dedicates New Boat Ramp Signs

Congratulations, Tent City! Who is next to be Emerald Green, Ocean Blue?

Lindsey Johnson of Tent City

Tent City Owner, Jason Anderson, was inspired to care for our oceans after spending time in the Galopagos. He wants everyone to live sustainably.

Congratulations, Law Offices of M. Tami Sandke, for being an Emerald Keeper!

Tami Sandke

Pollyanna's is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

Dollie Style and Accessories is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

Congratulations! Fair Trade Decor Is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

"At Fair Trade Décor, we respect the environment in all aspects of our work. Fair Trade is a natural fit with going green! We are members of the Fair Trade Federation, whose principles include environmental stewardship and sustainability. Many products sold in our store are handmade from recycled or sustainable natural materials. Some of these materials are upcycled clothing, metal scrap from landfills, banana fibers, leaves and seashells. In our day-to-day operation we reuse the packing material from our purchases to pack and ship our outgoing sales and then recycle any excess packing material. We use only LED lighting and have invested in all new low-energy heating and air conditioning for the store." - Elizabeth Paganelli, Owner, Fair Trade Decor

Coronado Public Library is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue!

“The Coronado library is an environmentally friendly institution on many levels. In a world of plastics, our books are made of a biodegradable, recyclable and renewable resource: paper. Furthermore, the items are reused many times before being sold or donated for even more uses, or else recycled. The sharing economy is all the rage at the moment, cutting waste and bringing other economic and ecological advantages. Dockless bikes and Uber seem to be everywhere but the range of items that can be shared seems to grow daily. Nothing represents the sharing economy better than the library. Why spend all that money to buy a book to read once and then discard when you can share our clean and up-to-date collection with other members of the Coronado community? The library is also increasingly used as a co-working space where visitors can take advantage of shared resources like our robust Wi-Fi, printers and can now use a phone or bring in a coffee. Online courses such as Photoshop or language learning and subscription services like ancestry research can be prohibitively expensive to individuals or small businesses but are available for free under the sharing auspices of the library. Visit Coronadolibrary.org to learn more.”