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francis mendoza
Hey y'all - I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! I wanted to invite you and your family to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland on MLK Day for a day (more like a morning) of service. If you haven't been there before, it's a great place for birding (especially around a low tide). Please RSVP at the link below, so we know how many people to expect for lunch. Hope to see y'all there! Francis
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Shoreline Cleanup
Celebrate the legacy of civil rights and environmental justice leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Monday, January 19, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(In-Person Outdoor Event, Rain Cancels, See Details Below)
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
(in the Port of Oakland)
Oakland, CA 94607
RSVP via this link by Monday 1/12/26
Questions? in...@nurture-nature.org
Greetings Friends of Middle Harbor Shoreline Park,
Let’s celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights and environmental justice legacy together! We invite you, your friends, family, colleagues and schoolmates to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park for a stewardship event and on MLK Jr. Community Day of Service: Monday, January 19th, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
SCHEDULE
9:00 am Check-in, Sign Waiver* & Enjoy Morning Snacks
9:15 am Welcome & Safety Instructions
9:30 am - 11:30am Shoreline Cleanup & Trash Data Collection, Birding, Planting
11:30 am Group Photo, Acknowledgments & Prizes
12:00 pm Lunch (provided by the Port of Oakland, be sure to RSVP)
*Everyone is required to sign a waiver form when you arrive at the check-in table.
** Youth (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult. A parent or legal guardian of youth under the age of 18 must also sign the youth waiver form. (Students may fulfill community service hours with this activity.)
***Rain cancels
We have a dream! Our dream is that Oakland residents and children will be able to explore the shorelines of Oakland on clean sandy shores. Our dream is that the diverse wildlife who live in the San Francisco Estuary can swim and eat without harm. Please join us on MLK Jr. Community Day of Service at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park to help this dream come alive! Let us put our hands together to celebrate the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and show the world we can make the Oakland Shoreline and San Francisco Bay/Estuary a welcoming place and beloved community!
This event is organized by Nurture NATURE, sponsored by the Port of Oakland, and registered with the City of Oakland's MLK Day of Service for action and impact.
ACTIVITIES
Meet neighbors and other friends of Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. Volunteer activities include shoreline cleanup, weed removal and planting in the saltmarsh wetland area or tidal edge, and observing SF Bay wildlife such as migratory shorebirds. There will be prizes for children and adults (especially those who organize a group of 10+ to attend or who find and share “most unusual items”.) as well as binoculars to borrow for birding (weather depending).
WHAT TO BRING
To reduce waste, please bring your own gloves and buckets and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and reduce waste. Wear clothes that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes, an extra layer to keep you warm and a hat for sun/wind protection. You're welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy in the park after the cleanup. If you'd like to partake in the Port provided lunch, please RSVP BY 1/12/26.
WHAT’s PROVIDED
Nurture NATURE, the Port of Oakland and City of Oakland will provide disposable nitrile gloves, plastic bags, and data sheets for trash collection and recording. A limited number of buckets and pick-up sticks will be available. Pick-up sticks are reserved for people who cannot bend or grasp with their hands. There will be morning refreshments and binoculars to borrow for birdwatching. Lunch available for volunteers who RSVP on-time. Prizes for children and adults.
ACCESS & TRANSPORTATION
Park pathways and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
There is free parking at Middle Harbor Park. Carpooling is encouraged.The closest BART station is West Oakland, 1.7 miles away (~40 minute walk through the industrial port). There is a bike-ped path (Bay Trail) to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
ALL ARE WELCOME, PLEASE INVITE OTHERS & RSVP
Whether you come solo or as part of a large group, all are welcome!
Please RSVP at this link or register on the Friends of Middle Harbor Meetup site by 1/12/26 so we are sure to have enough supplies and lunch for all volunteers. Tell us your Name, Email, #Number of people in your group, # of Vegetarians.
We look forward to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day of Service with you in the new year!
~Beth (on behalf of the Nurture NATURE crew and the Port of Oakland)
Francis Mendoza |
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Naturalist, Interpreter, Environmental Educator, Writer, JEDAI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion) Consultant |
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Pronouns: he, they, sila Currently on Chochenyo Ohlone land Cell phone (text and call): 510-780-6926 |
Great pix, Mike!
Here’s a couple phone-camera snaps. Mike
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