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Maintaining Balance During Challenging Times: A Review of Andrea Bell’s Talk
Last week, we held our first of a series of talks with Andrea Bell, an Ecopsychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This series will explore the concept of ecopsychology…
Recap of our talk with Capt. Charles Moore on role of environmental educators
For our first guest talk, we invited founder of Algalita, 30-year Captain of the Oceanographic Research Vessel Alguita, originator of…
Realizations from 10 years of plastic pollution presentations
I began my own Wayfinder journey over 10 years ago as a second-year college student. In 2010, the topic of plastic pollution was still a fringe issue. In high school, a...
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EARTH MONTH CHALLENGE
APRIL 1-30, 2024
Journey Together Action Challenge
During the month of April, students from all over the globe are invited to participate in our Journey Together Action Challenge to compete with other young changemakers to make BIG Impact this Earth month. The team who completes the most Actions in the Student Hub will win $500 USD and be highlighted at our Wayfinder Society End of the Year Ceremony in May! With over 40+ Actions to choose from in the Student Hub, Students can explore ways to take action on plastic pollution in their home, school, and community.
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In-Person Event
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 5 -8 PM PT
Grand Opening Party
Join us for an epic evening at Algalita headquarters celebrating Capt. Charles Moore and our sister nonprofit, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research. The Moore Institute Lab is on track to become the first certified lab to test for microplastics in drinking water. Get an up close look of this cutting edge technology, connect with other community organizations, and enjoy food and drink. Attendees will also get the chance to be the first to see a short film honoring Capt. Charlie's legacy! Register for this local Long Beach event today.
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Virtual Event
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024 4-5 PM PT
End of Year Award Ceremony
As the school year comes to a close, we are excited to celebrate the incredible students and educators across the globe who have received our Mini-Grant awards this past year! Not only is this event to spotlight these incredible change makers, but attendees will also have the chance to brainstorm and collaborate with movement members in their interest areas (ie advocacy, environmental justice, research, and more). Family and friends of awardees are more than welcome to join us as with any other community members!