Marine Life Studies Facilitates Environmental Awareness at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County

MONTEREY, Calif. - March 30, 2015 - PRLog -- Salinas, CA – March 30, 2015.  Peggy Stap and Stephanie Marcos of Marine Life Studies will be facilitating Take it to the Streets™, an education and conservation environmental stewardship program initiative, for Club members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.

Take it to the Streets™ goes inland, getting Club members involved in cleanup efforts in the streets of their neighborhoods. More than 80% of pollution found during beach cleanups is from land-based sources. The program gives children the opportunity to actively play a part in the solution and help keep pollution out of the eco-system before it ever gets into our waterways and ocean. Club members learn why it is important to keep our waterways clean and our oceans healthy, and how changes in their everyday lives can bring about positive change to the environment.

Take it to the Streets™ helps build self-esteem while encouraging the children’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The program gives them the knowledge base and tools necessary to make a change in their community.

The Salinas Club will host the program on Monday, March 30 at 1 pm for 9 - 13 year olds.
The Seaside Club will host the program on Wednesday, April 1 at 1 pm for 9 - 13 year olds.

Marine Life Studies’ Take it to the Streets™ environmental education stewardship program, provided at no charge to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, is made possible by donations by Patagonia of Santa Cruz and Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, LLC of Carmel.

For more information, contact Mary Dawson at 831-394-5171 or mdawson@bgcmc.org
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About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 45 years.  BGCMC provides a safe haven for over 800 children and teens a day, offering programs that focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Leadership. BGCMC operates Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, extension sites at El Sausal and La Paz Middle Schools in Salinas, Fairview Middle School in Gonzales, and a site at the CHISPA Sea Garden Community in Castroville.  Club members are offered mentoring and guidance to maintain on-grade school progression, graduation from high school, and prepare for college and careers.  Nearly 90% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session.  Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.


About Marine Life Studies
Marine Life Studies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching and inspiring the public to protect the oceans, whales, dolphins and other marine life. Through their educational programs, children learn about the oceans and marine life, and the importance of protecting the environment entrusted to us all. Additional information is available at www.marinelifestudies.org or via phone at 831-901-3833.