Turn your creativity into impact

Help us paint shells that inspire our community and spread the message of cleaner beaches and parks

Are you an artist looking for a unique way to give back to the community and protect our beautiful beaches? We need your creative touch! Our painted shells are small, powerful reminders of what we're working toward. Cleaner beaches, a stronger community and a deeper connection to the ocean. Each shell carries a message. Each one makes a difference.

Who Is This For

Anyone with a little creativity and a lot of heart. Artists, kids, families or first time volunteers. No experience needed just show up and create.

Sign up and request a shell bag:

How It Works

Get Your Shells

We’ll provide shells or you can collect your own.

Get Creative

Paint ocean inspired designs, positive messages, environmental themes. There’s no wrong way to do it.

Share Your Work

Drop your completed shells at our cleanup events or contact us for dropoff locations. We’ll make sure your shells go out into the community.

Why It Matters

Small art. Big impact. Your shells help inspire more people to join cleanups, spread awareness about ocean pollution, turn everyday moments into meaningful ones. And when hundreds of shells come together... They become something bigger than any one of us.

Paint one shell. Inspire one person. Start something bigger. Creativity can change how people see the world and how they care for it.

Feature Project

Sunken Meadow Shell Tree

A growing collection of painted shells turned into a living piece of community art. Each shell carries a message of hope, a reminder to care and connection to the shoreline. Together, they create a powerful visual. Small actions add up.

Learn more about the project

See The Community In Action

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