Emerald Keepers

09/05/2026

🌊🎶 ONE LAST SUENAMI — AND ONE LAST BIG GREEN-BIN PUSH! 💚

How did summer go by THIS fast?!

Sunday, September 6 at 5:00 PM marks the final Coronado Concert in the Park of the 2026 season, with Coronado’s own The Suenamis bringing their high-energy sound to Spreckels Park. 🎸🌊

Let’s send this wonderful summer tradition out on a GREEN note.

As you pack up your final concert picnic of the season, LOOK FOR THE GREEN BINS Emerald Keepers worked with the City of Coronado to add throughout Spreckels Park.

Instead of sending all of your picnic waste to the landfill, put organic material where it belongs:

🍉 Food scraps and leftovers
🍕 Empty pizza boxes
🧻 Paper napkins
🍽️ Paper plates

It takes only a few extra seconds — but collectively, those seconds add up.

Keeping organic waste out of the landfill helps reduce methane emissions. Material collected in the green bins can instead become compost used in landscaping or renewable natural gas that helps power EDCO trucks.

So when the Suenamis roll through Spreckels Park, let’s create a different kind of wave too: 🌊💚

A wave of Coronado concertgoers choosing the GREEN BIN.

Music. Friends. Picnics. Summer nights. And one very simple habit that helps our environment.

That’s a finale worth cheering for. 👏🌿

Concert information:
https://coronadoconcert.com/

09/04/2026

🐾🌊 BRING YOUR POOCH + HELP CLEAN UP DOG BEACH! 🌿 OR help us clean up south of Dog Beach if you prefer to not be at Dog Beach. We're hitting the beach south of Dog Beach too!

Emerald Keepers’ next Beach Cleanup is coming up Saturday, September 5 — and this one is especially dog-friendly.And, adoptable dogs-on-a-leash will be there. See the PAWS of Coronado table set up nearby ()

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 8–10 AM
📍 Dog Beach, Coronado

Look for the Emerald Keepers flag at Dog Beach and join us for a morning of keeping one of Coronado’s favorite beaches beautiful. Beach Clean can be at Dog Beach or South of there, whatever volunteers prefer. The firepits need clean up too.

If coming to Dog Beach, feel free to bring your dog, bring a friend, and no matter where you may be doing beach clean up -- if you have them, bring:
🧤 Gloves
🪣 A bucket
🗑️ A picker
💧 Plenty of water
☀️ Sunscreen

🚲 Bicycle security will also be provided by an Emerald Keepers member.

Come walk the beach, meet some fellow dog lovers and help leave Dog Beach cleaner than we found it. 🐕💚

See this cleanup and more upcoming Emerald Keepers events:
👉 https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/new-events

🐾🌊 BRING YOUR POOCH + HELP CLEAN UP DOG BEACH! 🌿

Emerald Keepers’ next Beach Cleanup is coming up Saturday, September 5 — and this one is especially dog-friendly.And, adoptable dogs-on-a-leash will be there. See the PAWS of Coronado table set up nearby ()

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 8–10 AM
📍 Dog Beach, Coronado

Look for the Emerald Keepers flag at Dog Beach and join us for a morning of keeping one of Coronado’s favorite beaches beautiful. Beach Clean can be at Dog Beach or South of there, whatever volunteers prefer. The firepits need clean up too.

If coming to Dog Beach, feel free to bring your dog, bring a friend, and no matter where you may be doing beach clean up -- if you have them, bring:
🧤 Gloves
🪣 A bucket
🗑️ A picker
💧 Plenty of water
☀️ Sunscreen

🚲 Bicycle security will also be provided by an Emerald Keepers member.

Come walk the beach, meet some fellow dog lovers and help leave Dog Beach cleaner than we found it. 🐕💚

See this cleanup and more upcoming Emerald Keepers events:
👉 https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/new-events

09/04/2026

🐾🌊 BRING YOUR POOCH + HELP CLEAN UP DOG BEACH! 🌿

Emerald Keepers’ next Beach Cleanup is coming up Saturday, September 5 — and this one is especially dog-friendly.And, adoptable dogs-on-a-leash will be there. See the PAWS of Coronado table set up nearby ()

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 8–10 AM
📍 Dog Beach, Coronado

Look for the Emerald Keepers flag at Dog Beach and join us for a morning of keeping one of Coronado’s favorite beaches beautiful. Beach Clean can be at Dog Beach or South of there, whatever volunteers prefer. The firepits need clean up too.

If coming to Dog Beach, feel free to bring your dog, bring a friend, and no matter where you may be doing beach clean up -- if you have them, bring:
🧤 Gloves
🪣 A bucket
🗑️ A picker
💧 Plenty of water
☀️ Sunscreen

🚲 Bicycle security will also be provided by an Emerald Keepers member.

Come walk the beach, meet some fellow dog lovers and help leave Dog Beach cleaner than we found it. 🐕💚

See this cleanup and more upcoming Emerald Keepers events:
👉 https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/new-events

09/03/2026

🌿🐝🦋 CALIFORNIA BIODIVERSITY DAY — SEPTEMBER 7

Celebrate Coronado’s biodiversity!

California Biodiversity Day is Monday, September 7, with activities and opportunities to celebrate biodiversity across the state September 5–13.

And there’s plenty we can do right here in Coronado. 🌊🌿

Our gardens, yards, parks and open spaces are all part of a larger ecosystem — providing food and habitat for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

Here are a few simple ways to help protect and support Coronado’s biodiversity:

🌿 Plant native plants. Native plants are adapted to our climate and provide important food and habitat for local wildlife and pollinators. They also typically require less water, maintenance and pesticides.

🐝 Support our pollinators. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators depend on healthy, diverse plant life.

🌱 Remove invasive plants such as ice plant and ivy that can spread quickly and crowd out native species.

🦋 Avoid harmful chemicals and pesticides whenever possible. What we use in our gardens can affect insects, wildlife, soil, water and our broader coastal environment.

👀 Take time to notice what’s around us. Look for the birds, insects, flowers, native plants and other living things that share our island home. Appreciating biodiversity is an important first step toward protecting it.

🌿 Learn more about California Biodiversity Day:
https://resources.ca.gov/Biodiversityday

🌱 Explore Emerald Keepers’ Native Plants resources and learn more about plants that can help support birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators in our coastal environment:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/native-plants

🌊🌿 ABOUT EMERALD KEEPERS

Emerald Keepers is Coronado’s civic nonprofit dedicated solely to local environmental stewardship and sustainability. Through education, advocacy, community involvement and action, Emerald Keepers works to protect our coastal community and encourage sustainable practices for generations to come.

Our vision: An Emerald Green, Ocean Blue Coronado.

Learn more, become a member, volunteer, attend an event or support Emerald Keepers:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org

Every yard, every plant and every small choice can make a difference. Let’s help keep Coronado beautiful, healthy and biodiverse. 💚🌎

09/03/2026

🌊🍷 SIP, SUPPORT & CELEBRATE SUSTAINABILITY! 🌿💙

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17! Emerald Keepers is bringing the community together for Sip ’n Support Sustainability — an evening of good company, drinks, light bites, raffles and a shared commitment to keeping Coronado beautiful and sustainable.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Coronado Tasting Room at the Ferry Landing

Come enjoy the evening, connect with fellow community members and supporters, and meet our 2026–2027 Coronado High School Emerald Keepers interns as they begin another year of environmental leadership and service. 🌎🌱

You’ll also get a look at what Emerald Keepers has planned for the months ahead — and learn how your support helps turn great environmental ideas into action right here in our community.

🎟️ Tickets are available now — gather your friends and join us!

Learn more about Emerald Keepers:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/?blm_aid=45523969

Purchase tickets:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2ffundrais/event/sipnsupportsustainability/

We can’t wait to Sip ’n Support Sustainability with you! 🥂🌿
chs

09/02/2026

🌊🌿 HAS YOUR EMERALD KEEPERS MEMBERSHIP LAPSED? NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO RENEW!

A cleaner, greener and more resilient Coronado doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people in our community care enough to get involved — and Emerald Keepers members help make that work possible.

As Coronado faces challenges from pollution, climate change and environmental degradation, Emerald Keepers continues to focus on practical, local solutions that protect the place we all love.

Your annual membership helps Emerald Keepers:

🌿 Teach simple, everyday ways we can all become better stewards of our beautiful island.

🌊 Advocate and work for clean water, clean air and cleaner energy in Coronado.

🌱 Mentor and support students as they become the next generation of environmental leaders and advocates.

🤝 Bring neighbors, volunteers, students and community partners together to turn ideas into action.

From hands-on projects and community education to supporting our Coronado High School interns, your membership strengthens the work happening right here at home.

Already a member? Thank you! Your continued support means more than you may realize.

Has your membership expired — or have you been thinking about joining? We’d love to welcome you back or have you become part of Emerald Keepers for the first time.

💚 JOIN OR RENEW TODAY:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/member?blm_aid=45523969

A few quick FAQs:

Can I pay by check?
Absolutely. Mail your check to:
Emerald Keepers
P.O. Box 181212
Coronado, CA 92178

How often do memberships renew?
Memberships are annual, and Emerald Keepers will reach out when it’s time to renew.

Not ready to become a member but still want to help?
Every contribution matters. You can make a donation here:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/take-action

Together, we can continue protecting Coronado and the waters that surround us — one project, one student, one volunteer and one community member at a time. 🌊🌿
chs

09/02/2026

🌿⚡ CURIOUS ABOUT INDUCTION COOKING? TRY IT FREE FOR A WEEK!

You’ve probably heard people talking about induction cooktops — but what actually makes them different?

Instead of heating a burner and then heating your pan, induction uses an electromagnetic field to heat compatible cookware directly. No open flame. No glowing heating element. The result? Cooking that is fast, responsive, energy-efficient and surprisingly precise.

Emerald Keepers is giving you the chance to try induction cooking at home before deciding whether it’s right for you.

🌿 Why are so many people making the switch?

🍳 Faster cooking — water can boil remarkably quickly.
🔥 Precise temperature control — turn the heat up or down and the response is almost immediate.
🏠 Better indoor air quality than cooking with natural gas.
⚡ Greater energy efficiency than conventional electric cooking.
🙌 Easier cleanup thanks to the smooth glass surface.
🛡️ Reduced burn risk because the cooktop itself isn’t heated by a traditional burner, although the surface can become warm from contact with a hot pan.

One thing to know: induction requires magnetic cookware. An easy test? If a magnet sticks firmly to the bottom of your pot or pan, there’s a good chance it’s induction-compatible.

🌊 TRY IT FOR YOURSELF — FREE!

Emerald Keepers’ Induction Cooktop Lending Program lets you take a portable induction cooktop home and give it a real-world test in your own kitchen.

📅 Loans run Monday through Saturday.
1️⃣ Choose an available Monday checkout date.
2️⃣ Complete the reservation information.
3️⃣ You’ll receive an email within 24 hours with pickup and return instructions.
4️⃣ Cook, experiment and see what you think!

We think you just might LOVE it. 💚

👉 Reserve your free induction cooktop trial here:
https://calendly.com/info-h-m/check-out-system?month=2026-08&blm_aid=45523969

Try something new. Cook a little cleaner. And see firsthand what the future of the kitchen feels like. ⚡🌿

09/02/2026

🌊🌿 PLUG IN. POWER UP. GO SOLAR?

Could generating solar power at home soon be as simple as plugging in a small solar system?

In today's Eagle & Journal, Emerald Keepers looks at plug-and-play solar and what this emerging clean-energy option could mean for Coronado.

☀️ Easier access to solar
⚡ Clean energy generated at home
🌿 Another potential tool for a more sustainable future

Look for the Emerald Keepers page in Wednesday’s Eagle & Journal and learn more about what may be coming to Coronado.

See all of our weekly environmental features here:
https://www.emeraldkeepers.org/eagle-journal-pages?blm_aid=45523969

Want to help build a cleaner, greener, more sustainable Coronado? Get involved at EmeraldKeepers.org. 🌊🌿