Bataan Coastal Clean Up and Turtle Conservation: A Community-Driven Effort for Nature and Future Generations

Each year, passionate volunteers from across the Philippines — and particularly those connected with iVolunteer Philippines — come together to make a concrete difference for the environment through coastal clean ups and turtle conservation activities in Bataan. Organized by the Nature Awareness and Conservation Club Inc. (NACCI), these events strengthen community stewardship, raise environmental awareness, and actively protect vital marine habitats in one of the country’s most important coastal regions.

Coastal Clean Up: Taking Action on Pollution

The Bataan coastal clean up initiatives bring volunteers together on the shores of coastal communities — removing plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other debris that threaten both marine life and the health of the coastline. These activities are vital because marine pollution, especially plastics, not only harms sea turtles and other wildlife but also disrupts local fishing livelihoods and ecosystem balance

Turtle Conservation at the Heart of the Program

Sea turtles — locally known in many parts of the Philippines as pawikan — are internationally recognized as vulnerable species due to threats like habitat loss, poaching, and marine debris. In Bataan, coastal habitats serve as nesting grounds for various turtle species. Conservation activities during NACCI-led events include visiting protected nesting beaches, learning from local community stewards, and understanding hands-on conservation practices that support turtle survival.

Education and Empowerment Through Volunteerism

At the core of the Bataan events is an emphasis on environmental education and community engagement. Volunteers not only contribute physically through clean ups and conservation work but also absorb lessons about local ecology, sustainable practices, and community needs. This learning dimension builds long-lasting environmental awareness and inspires many participants to continue advocacy and action beyond the event itself.

ITINERARY 
9 am Pick Up from Las Pinas, Alabang, all gas station along northbound edsa and NLEX
12:00 ETA Bataan Kapangpangal Lunch
01:30 PM ETA Bataan Turtles and Lesson
03:30 PM Coastal Clean Up and option to swim
06:00 PM Turtle Release 
06:30 PM ETD Bataan and dinner along the way
10 PM ETA Manila 

VOLUNTEERS FEE
Student/Senior Citizen/PWD P 1,588 per person
Adult P 1,999 per person
Including RTVan, Kapangpangan lunch, 10 adopted turtles, Driver's meals, gas, toll, parking, beach swimming, shower area and conservation of certificate. 

Proper Attire:

• Cotton Shirt
• Leggings / board shorts
• Thick socks or rainboots or booties or aquashoes
• Cap or anything to cover your head from the sun
• sunblock

Participants Need to Bring:

• Extra sets clothes (shirt, pants, underwear and footwear)
• Personal hygiene items and toiletries
• Personal First Aid kit
• Water tumbler
• Face towel or handkerchief
• Raincoat or Umbrella

NOTES
1. First come first serve reservation. Pick up only all north bound gasoline stations. No Waiting. Drop off at the south bound gasoline stations
2. Just you miss the event the last minute, you get your certificate of conservation. 
3. We also provide private exclusive tree planting to those who can adjust to nature. 
4. Private cars are allowed to join if you have 7 pax paying participants. 
5. Because registration gets fully booked easily, we will accommodate chance passenger 1week before the event. You will still get Certificate of Conservation.
6. Just in case you want to become a paid volunteer Tree Planting Facilitator/Guide. You must join 3 NACCI events, then you will get an impromtu interview on forest ecosystem and conservation and will invite you to join an exclusive tree planting event for apprenticeship 
7. FREE Conservation Event after you participated 3x to Nature Awareness Conservation Events. Subject to availability because we allow 2 FREE participants per succeeding trips. 

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