2022 Earth Month Service Opportunities
We hope you will join us in creating a more sustainable community through service. See below for a list of campus and community service opportunities throughout April.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Earth Month Kickoff
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Prince Lawn
Join Sustain Coastal and the Office of Student Services and Community Engagement in giving back to create a more sustainable community through service and of course, some fun along the way! During our Earth Month Kickoff event, the campus community will have the opportunity to take our pledge to give back and sign up for service opportunities.
Sponsored by Sustain Coastal and the Office of Off Campus Student Services and Community Engagement.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Murrells Inlet MWR Build
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 4097 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC
Join the Coastal Conservation League and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' oyster team on April 6 as they build wire oyster cages, known as Manufactured Wire Reefs, which will be used in SCDNR North Coast oyster reef restoration projects! All participants must wear closed-toe shoes & weather appropriate clothing. Please consider bringing a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle (refills will be available). Register here or contact Becky Ryon at beckyr@scccl.org for more information.
Cosponsored by SC Department of Natural Resources and the Coastal Conservation League.
Friday, April 8, 2022
Zero Waste Baseball
Time: 5:15 - 10:30pm
Location: CCU Baseball Stadium
CCU’s Zero Waste efforts help decrease overall waste from athletic and other events. Waste from the April 8th Home Baseball Game will be either recycled, composted, or donated during the game. With Zero Waste Stations throughout the stadium and in designated tailgate areas, you will be able help support our efforts in making the game a Zero Waste success. Zero Waste Volunteers will be available at each station to assist and educate about these efforts. Email recycle@coastal.edu for more information and to sign up.
Cosponsored by CCU Athletics and Sustain Coastal.
Monday, April 11, 2022
Campus Clean Up (East Campus)
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Meet at Coastal Science Center Main Entrance OR Clock Tower near LJSU for transportation across Hwy 501
Littering remains a real challenge in our world today. Littering pollutes our environment,it affects and can kill wildlife, it impacts our watershed, and isn’t aesthetically pleasing.Taking action through organized cleanups is one way that you can have an impact onyour local community. Join Sustain Coastal in cleaning up a small area of campus. We will have all the supplies that you need!
Transportation to the Coastal Science Center, across Highway 501, will also be provided. Meet at the clock tower near the Lib Jackson Student Union, shuttle van will leave at 2pm.
Sponsored by Sustain Coastal.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Beach Clean Up (Myrtle Beach)
Time: 6pm
Location: 1306 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach (Meet at Pier 14)
Littering remains a real challenge in our world today. Littering pollutes our environment,it affects and can kill wildlife, it impacts our watershed, and isn’t aesthetically pleasing.Taking action through organized cleanups is one way that you can have an impact onyour local community. Join the Coastal Carolina University Love Blue Chapter for a beach cleanup in Myrtle Beach! They will have all the supplies you need. Contact Carlie Cooper at cncoope4@coastal.edu for more information.
Sponsored by CCU Love Blue.
Friday, April 15, 2022
Paddle Patrol with Waccamaw Riverkeeper
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: J Todd Landing on the Waccamaw River
Join the Waccamaw Riverkeeper, Sustain Coastal, and CCU Outdoor Recreation for the Paddle Patrol! The Waccamaw Riverkeeper will be going on patrol of the river. While paddling, we will look for any potential water quality problems, collect litter, and discuss issues facing the Waccamaw River watershed. Come explore your river and get to know your Waccamaw Riverkeeper. If you have a kayak, no registration is required. Kayaks will be provided to CCU students, faculty, and staff on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your kayak, register here. All participants must have a lifejacket, whistle, and light on board.
Sponsored by Winyah Rivers Alliance, Sustain Coastal, and CCU Outdoor Recreation.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Campus Clean Up (Main Campus)
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Meet at Main Entrance to Hicks Dining Hall
Littering remains a real challenge in our world today. Littering pollutes our environment,it affects and can kill wildlife, it impacts our watershed, and isn’t aesthetically pleasing.Taking action through organized cleanups is one way that you can have an impact onyour local community. Join Sustain Coastal in cleaning up a small area of campus. We will have all the supplies that you need!
Sponsored by Sustain Coastal.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Beach Clean Up (Myrtle Beach)
Time: 6pm
Location: 3200 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach (Meet at Springmaid Pier)
Littering remains a real challenge in our world today. Littering pollutes our environment,it affects and can kill wildlife, it impacts our watershed, and isn’t aesthetically pleasing.Taking action through organized cleanups is one way that you can have an impact onyour local community. Join the Coastal Carolina University Love Blue Chapter for a beach cleanup in Myrtle Beach! They will have all the supplies you need. Contact Carlie Cooper at cncoope4@coastal.edu for more information.
Sponsored by CCU Love Blue.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
John Brong Campus Planting Day
Times: 9am - 10am, 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Location: Blanton Park
We are proud to announce that Thursday, April 21, will serve as the inaugural John Brong Campus Planting Day at Blanton Park, in front of the Edward M. Singleton building. On this day, our community will come together for a day of service to honor the life of the late John Brong, who served as the CCU greenhouse manager for nearly 20 years.
During his time at CCU, John worked tirelessly to nurture, grow, and plant thousands of beautiful flowers and trees on our campus. Prior to his passing in October 2021, John spoke regularly about his vision for a planting event, where all members of the CCU community could get outside, smell the flowers, play in the dirt, make new friends, and give back to a place that we cherish. We hope you will join us to honor John's vision for our beloved campus.
There are three opportunities to participate: 9-10am, 11am-12pm, or 1-2pm. Please register for your preferred session here. All supplies will be provided.
Prior to planting, we will honor John with a few remarks, followed by a brief tutorial to get you started. We encourage all to attend. Invite your colleagues, friends, and family to join us for some fun in the sun, in memory of John.
Cosponsored by Sustain Coastal and the CCU Grounds Department.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Habitat for Humanity Build - CANCELLED (PLEASE SEE BELOW OPPORTUNITIES)
No experience is necessary, just come prepared to work hard and have a great time! Volunteers will work side-by-side experienced staff to complete a variety of construction-related tasks including: framing walls, roofing, siding, painting, trim work, landscaping, and more.
Cosponsored by Sustain Coastal and Habitat for Humanity.
(NEW) Booker T. Washington Maintenance and Repair Day of Service
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: 1301 Dunbar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
This Maintenance and Repair project is taking place in a Focus Neighborhood for Neighborhood Revitalization. A partnership has been formed between Habitat for Humanity of Horry County and a coalition of resident leaders in the Booker T. Washington Community. Together, they have led residents through a Quality of Life Planning process. Residents have decided on goals for their neighborhood to enhance their quality of life. Residents are partnering with each other and with organizations to achieve these goals. It was decided that Habitat for Humanity of Horry County would pilot the Maintenance and Repair program in this neighborhood, to support the Restored Housing goals of the Quality of Life Plan.
Volunteers will work side-by-side to complete a variety of tasks including: construction of a handicap ramp, replacing siding, pressure washing, painting, repairing bird boxes, and installing a crawl space door.
No experience is necessary, just come prepared to work hard and have a great time!
Transportation from CCU will be provided. Meet at the clock tower near the Lib Jackson Student Union, shuttle van will leave at 7:50am sharp. Volunteers will work side-by-side experienced staff to compete a variety of construction-related tasks including: framing walls, roofing, siding, painting, trim work, landscaping, and more.
What to bring: Please bring a refillable water bottle, bag lunch and snacks. Iced tap water is provided, but please bring your own drinking containers to help us reduce waste. All tools and safety equipment are provided.
What to wear: Work and weather appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes. A hat, sunscreen, and gloves are suggested. Bad weather: Work typically continues despite rain or heat. In the case of severe conditions, you will receive a cancellation via email 1 hour before scheduled work time.
For more information, click here
CINO Week Saturday of Service - Conway Cleanup
Time: 9am
Location: Teal Alley, Downtown Conway
April is Earth Month and we felt it was important to give back to the land that holds our dear school. With the help of the City of Conway and inspired by Sustain Coastal weekly Earth Month cleanup initiative, we have identified an area in Conway that could use a little TLC. We will meet at Teal Alley and walk over to the site together. Register here. For more information or help signing up, please email Leah Levert at lnlevert@coastal.edu.
Sponsored by CCU Department of Off Campus Student Services and Community Engagement.
Monday, April 25, 2022
Boat Landing Cleanup
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Billy Witherspoon Boat Landing (990 Waccamaw Dr, Conway, SC)
Join Sustain Coastal and Winyah Rivers Alliance as we cleanup the Sustain Coastal adopted boat landing! Littering remains a real challenge in our world today. Littering pollutes our environment, it affects and can kill wildlife, it impacts our watershed, and isn't aesthetically pleasing. Taking action through organized cleanups is one way that you can have an impact on your local community! We will have all the supplies you need. Transportation will also be provided from campus. Meet at the clock tower near the Lib Jackson Student Union, shuttle van will leave at 2pm.
Cosponsored by Sustain Coastal and Winyah Rivers Alliance.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Oyster Shell Bagging & Reef Restoration
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Field Behind B&C Center (290 Allied Dr., Conway, SC)
Join the CCU marine science department to help prep and bag for this spring's oyster reef build. Gloves & water provided, hat & sunscreen recommended. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots! Contact Keith Walters at kwalt@coastal.edu for more information.
Sponsored by the Hog Inlet Watershed Management Project.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Oyster Reef Restoration Project
Time: 11:30am
Location: South Carolina FFA Center (1069 FFA Circle Rd, North Myrtle Beach)
Join the CCU marine science department in North Myrtle Beach to assist with an oyster reef build! Gloves & water provided, hat & sunscreen recommended. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots! Contact Keith Walters at kwalt@coastal.edu for more information.
Sponsored by the Hog Inlet Watershed Management Project.