Over 30 Skyline College students from diverse clubs and honor societies came together last weekend to participate in Coastal Clean-Up Day at Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica, demonstrating the college’s longstanding commitment to environmental protection.
The campus mobilization effort was spearheaded by members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the Honors Club, who spread awareness across campus to recruit volunteers. Students from numerous organizations answered the call, including the Engineering and Robotics Club (ERC), Active Minds, Psi Beta, Bio Manufacturing, SAGE, Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC), and the Bird Watching Club, to name a few.
The dedicated group focused their efforts on cleaning both the beach and nearby creek areas, making a significant impact by collecting multiple buckets of small plastic and glass trash, and even pulled a rusting chair from the creek. The group collected over 350 cigarette butts alone, addressing one of the most common and harmful forms of marine debris. Their collective work contributed to the broader regional cleanup efforts coordinated throughout the Bay Area.
Following the cleanup activities, students gathered on the beach for a potluck, sharing food and stories while dolphins played in the waves in the background. This post-cleanup gathering fostered connections across different student organizations, strengthening bonds within the Skyline College student body and creating lasting memories beyond the day’s environmental work.
Skyline College students have been active participants in coastal cleanup initiatives for many years, reflecting Skyline’s commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement. This year’s strong turnout showcases how student organizations can unite around shared values of environmental protection and civic participation.
The impact of this year’s Coastal Clean-Up Day extends far beyond Skyline’s contribution. For comprehensive results from the 2025 coastal cleanup efforts throughout the region, visit the Pacific Beach Coalition’s detailed report at https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/coastal-cleanup-day-2025-results/.
Article by Susanne Schubert
Photo by by: Ali Cisneros
