On May 23, we are launching a brand-new new program that honors over a decade of Algalita's work with teachers and students. Wayfinder for Environmental Education is a free and open-source program that equips teachers and students with everything they need to explore...

Last week we had our first official guest talk with our growing educator community as part of our prelaunch event series for Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education! One of our main goals for connecting regularly with our Wayfinder Society community is to...

We were so excited to reconnect with the Algalita Youth Summit adult advisors last week!You can view the event recording here. Here are a few of our favorite quotes from the event:   "Every February, there's a smell in the air that brings me back to the Summit...

We have built something beautiful – for you, for us, for everyone. Creating meaningful human experiences has always been foundational to Algalita’s programs. For decades, we’ve thrived off the magic that happens when people from all walks of life come together to...

At the end of each year, I scroll through our contact list and feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude that you exist. You are our friends, our supporters, our cheerleaders, and most importantly, you are our community. I think of you often, especially when I need a...

THANK YOU!! BYO Algalita 5yr Anniversary Party Thank you to the huge crowd that joined Algalita and Bring Your Own Long Beach as we celebrated 5 years of partnership serving our local community. Everyone was treated to a lovely meal curated by Ethikli, the first...

Long Beach Gives starts today!   Donate to Algalita between now and 9/22 and your donation will be matched by The Johnson Ohana Foundation, up to a total of $2500!! All donors during this time will be entered into raffle to win tickets to Jack’s 10/2 show at the...

Sunday, August 7 // 5pm PT, 8pm ET THIS SUNDAY ON ABC - Comedians Rhys Darby and Jay Pharoah will face off to see who will win the most money for their respective charities. Team Rhys Darby has selected Algalita and Team Jay Pharoah will be playing for Children’s...

When we were contacted by animation professor Bonnie Mitchell about her students creating a public service announcement, or PSA, for us, we were excited about the idea, but little did we know what would come out of it. Every year, Bonnie’s students are tasked with...

Humanity is just beginning to wake up to the real story behind plastic pollution. For decades, we have been distracted by anti-litter campaigns, greenwashed corporate promises, and the lure of recycling. Not only have we been lied to, but we’ve been blamed. Big...

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act has been reintroduced! For the first time ever, our movement has a chance to address various aspects of the plastic pollution crisis at a NATIONAL level. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Act will: Ban certain...

Repost of Article by Yvette Arellano of T.e.j.a.s. and Lauren C. Moore of UPSTREAM   Environmentalism: concern and action aimed at protecting the environment Environmental Racism: Environmental racism is the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on...