Events

Salinas Resource Fair @ El Gabilan Elementary School

Ecology Action will be participating during this event at El Gabilan Elementary School, starting at 1:30pm. You will have the opportunity to learn more about our Safe Routes to School Program. We have many opportunities for those looking to get involved and help give back. Our programs teach students best practices when riding a bike, crossing the street safely and much more.

To learn more about our programs and opportunities we invite you to visit our table or to apply click on the link https://ecoact.org/volunteer

Internship and volunteer opportunities are available to learn more about Ecology Action visit our website by clicking the link https://ecoact.org/

Community Bike & All-Santa Cruz Cleanup Day!

We will kick things off with a community park clean-up at Pinto Lake County Park @ 1pm

• Date May 11, 2024
• Time 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Starting at Pinto Lake County Park & clean up!

Ride along the beautiful Green Valley Corridor, celebrate Mother’s Day, and connect with Mother Nature on our ride. All ages are welcome to join us from 1pm to 4pm as we bike to local parks and participate in the Santa Cruz clen-up day. Stops will include Pinto Lake County Park, Mesa Village Park, and Pinto Lake City Park.

• Free bike lights, snacks, and more!
• Youth participants will be entered in to win a scooter and skateboard.

Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our community and environment!

To sign up to volunteer during this event and help us clean up please fill out an application clicking here

or email Marisol.Diaz@Ecoact.org to sign-up and be part of the movement.

Need to Borrow a Bike? RSVP go to: bit.ly/CBikeDay

Free E-Bike Demos with Gazelle Bikes

Ride off Mother’s Day brunch with an invigorating spin on a Gazelle e-bike! We’re offering free demo rides from 12-4pm at our Westside showroom. Bring Mom, bring Dad, or just bring yourself!

• Date Sunday May 12, 2024
• Time 12-4pm
• Gazelle Experience Center
• 719 Swift ST STE 61, Santa Cruz, CA

E-Bike Safety Workshop – Go Santa Cruz

This workshop is offered both as an in-person lunch-and-learn at the Civic and virtually via Zoom.

E-bikes are here to stay, and with the right preparation, riding them can be safe and rewarding.

• Date Wednesday, May 15
• Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Civic Auditorium
• 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Ecology Action will be participating in this year’s 28th Annual Ceremony and sharing resource with the students and families, Community Partner of Cal State Monterey Bay and the Service-Learning Institute,

For volunteer opportunities or internship opportunities please visit our website: https://ecoact.org/volunteer

or contact Marisol.diaz@ecoact.org

Bike Maintenance Class

Welcome to the wonderful world of bicycles! We will cover the three major systems that operate on a bicycle: wheels/tires, brakes, and shifting. We will also go over basic maintenance and safety checks, and take a tour of the shop to become acquainted with the space. A great class for beginners or newcomers to bike mechanics and to the Bike Church!

• Date Saturday, May 18
• Time 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• The Bike Church
• 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Bike Month Community Ride Watsonville

Ride meetup: Meet at Watsonville Cyclery at 25 E 5th St # 101, Watsonville, CA 95076 at 10am. Free coffee and snacks available. The ride will leave at 10:30am. Free quick bike safety checks will be offered by Ecology Action ride leaders and Jules from Watsonville Cyclery.

Ride end : We’ll make a loop and end back at Watsonville Cyclery around 12pm and will have a yummy free lunch ready for riders in the parking lot outside of the bike shop.

Route: Watsonville Community Ride Low Stress Bike Route

• Date Saturday, May 18
• Time 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Watsonville Cyclery
• 25 E 5th St # 101, Watsonville, CA 95076

Bikes with Central Coast Birding Collective

To celebrate spring and Bike Month, the Central Coast Birding Collective and Modo powered by Ecology Action are excited to present Birds + Bikes, a bike-based birding excursion exploring local areas with stops along the way to observe the local birds in our area.

• Date May 19
• Time 9:00 AM
• Seymour Marine Discovery Center
• https://goo.gl/maps/Q4Z7BiwpTFBxNCjP6

Bike Month Community Ride – Midtown

Ride meetup: Meet at The Bicycle Trip at 1001 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 at 10am. Free coffee and snacks available.

The ride will leave at 10:30am. Free quick bike safety checks will be offered by Ecology Action ride leaders and mechanics from The Bicycle Trip.

Ride end: We’ll make a loop and end back at The Bicycle Trip around 12pm and will have a yummy free lunch ready for riders in the courtyard outside of the bike shop.

Route: Midtown/Soquel/Capitola – Community Ride Low Stress Bike Route

• Date: Saturday, May 25
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Bicycle Trip

• 1001 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062