About Us
Our Mission
The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, in partnership with community organizations,
maintains and beautifies our community by initiating and maintaining projects
to enhance Fallbrook's outdoor spaces.
The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We were honored with the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce 2016 Non-Profit of the Year Award.
Our Projects
Volunteers put in countless hours working on specific projects undertaken to improve Fallbrook’s aesthetic appeal. Your support provides funding to continue our ongoing projects (click photo above for more information).
Our Sponsors
We couldn't accomplish our goals without the generous support of our sponsors (click above for a list).
Our Newest Program
Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free
Since Jan.15, 2019 we have collected 11,199 (5 gal) bucket equiv. in 4,120 hours with 37 volunteers
Since Jan.15, 2019 we have collected 11,199 (5 gal) bucket equiv. in 4,120 hours with 37 volunteers
The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is excited to roll out a NEW community service program, “Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free”, where neighbors will volunteer to remove litter in their neighborhoods.
Our goal is a litter-free Fallbrook. The program consists of twenty zones covering 49 square miles. Each zone has a captain who will recruit volunteers and oversee clean-up efforts in their zone.
This ongoing program, with neighbors working together, will encourage pride at the neighborhood level while keeping our Village litter free. The program will also provide credits to our young volunteers in need of school community service hours.
Since Jan.15, 2019 we have collected 11,199 (5 gal) bucket equiv. in 4,120 hours with 37 volunteers
Since Jan.15, 2019 we have collected 11,199 (5 gal) bucket equiv. in 4,120 hours with 37 volunteers
Since Jan.15, 2019 we have collected 11,199 (5 gal) bucket equiv. in 4,120 hours with 37 volunteers
Marta Donovan, founder of
FBA’s Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free, in action with Dan Clouse.
Volunteers can join the effort by picking up trash on a regular basis. Safety vests, pickers, gloves and collection buckets will be provided for the volunteers. Volunteers must complete two forms: The Pledge Form and Volunteer Form. Please click this link to download these documents.
To volunteer in your neighborhood, use the “ contact us” form on this web site (below) or contact Mary Jo Bacik, KFLF Coordinator, at (760) 847-0347
Thank you to our 71 volunteers!
Dark Sky Initiative
Combat Light Pollution
Light Pollution is Reversible!
Light Pollution is Reversible!
Light Pollution is the inappropriate use of artificial light at night. It is an environmental pollutant that harms our planet and robs us of the opportunity to experience the wonder of a natural night sky.
The FBA is inspired by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the leading organization combating light pollution worldwide, to pursue certification for Fallbrook as an International Dark Sky Community.
How can you help?
Follow the five principles:
1. Useful Install lighting only when and where it’s needed.
2. Targeted Shield your lights so they shine down on the ground, which reduces harmful glare and decreases skyglow.
3. Low Light Levels Light should be no brighter than necessary.
4. Controlled Use controls such as timers, dimmers, and motion sensors on outdoor lights.
5. The Appropriate Color Use warm color lights where possible. Limit the use of harmful blue wavelength lighting.
LIGHT POLLUTION IS REVERSIBLE!
Unlike other forms of pollution, light pollution is a problem with solutions that are easy to implement. These solutions deliver immediate and lasting results
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Light Pollution is Reversible!
Light Pollution is Reversible!
Light Pollution is Reversible!
Our Mission:
1. Promote the enjoyment and preservation of Fallbrook’s dark skies.
2. Develop and organize more year-round public astronomy activities.
3. Share with the community the exciting scientific breakthroughs that are taking place in our understanding of the universe.
5 Reasons to Support our Mission
1. Artificial Lights Disrupt the World’s Ecosystems
Plants and animals depend on Earth’s daily light and dark cycle to govern life-sustaining behaviors. Research shows that artificial light at night has adverse and even deadly effects on many species.
2. Artificial Light Negatively Affects Human Health
Studies suggest that artificial light at night negatively affects human health by increasing our risks for obesity, sleep disorders, depression, diabetes, breast cancer, and more.
3. Light Pollution Wastes Energy and Money
As much as 50% of outdoor lighting is wasted, which increases greenhouse gas emissions, contributes to climate change, and renders us all more energy-dependent.
4. Preserving Our Night Sky Heritage
Our ancestors experienced a night sky that inspired science, religion, philosophy, art, and literature. Now, millions of children across the globe will never know the wonder of the Milky Way.
5. Light Pollution Can Make You Less Safe
There is no clear scientific evidence that increased outdoor lighting deters crime. Poor outdoor lighting can decrease personal safety by making victims and property more visible to criminals.
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Find Dark Sky Friendly Lighting
IDA does not sell lighting. To find fixtures that have been certified as dark sky friendly browse the FSA Database.
Community Resources
Report Graffiti
Other Useful Contact Numbers
Household Battery Recycling
It's important to cover over graffiti as soon as possible and FBA encourages everyone in the Fallbrook community to do their part.
There are several ways to report a graffiti issue:
- Download the Tell Us Now App from the Google Play Store or Apple Store
- Call the 24/7 hotline at (858) 694-2705
- Email CodeCompliance@sdcounty.ca.gov
- Report the issue in person at the County Operations Center – 5510 Overland Ave., Suite 300, San Diego
Household Battery Recycling
Other Useful Contact Numbers
Household Battery Recycling
Residents can recycle used batteries of all sizes -- AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, both rechargeable and single use -- at Albertson's, Major Market, and Northgate Market.
For information on where to dispose of batteries not listed above, contact Fallbrook Waste & Recycling, 550 W. Aviation Rd., 760-728-6114.
FBA is grateful to EDCO Waste & Recycling, Fallbrook Village Rotary, Albertson's, Major Market, and Northgate Market for their partnership on this important project.
Other Useful Contact Numbers
Other Useful Contact Numbers
Other Useful Contact Numbers
Animal Control: 619-767-2675
Dead Animal Retrieval: 760-539-0012
EDCO Recycling Program: 760-728-61174
Illegal Dumping on Public Land: 760-822-3596
Report a Pothole: 760-758-0171
Report Suspicious or Illegal Activities:
Sheriff’s Dispatch Center - 858-565-5200
Shopping Cart Retrieval:
Albertson's - 760-723-8177
Major Market - 760-822-3596
Northgate - 760-723-4512
Volunteer
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Joe Beyer, a very hard-working FBA volunteer, is shown here painting over graffiti on the Old Bonsall Bridge.
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Jean Dooley, a member of the FBA Board of Directors, removes trash regularly in Fallbrook.
Are you passionate about what we're doing?
Let us know!
We're always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality.
We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you.
Fill in our Contact form below with specific information about your area of interest, if you have one, and we'll get back to you.
We're excited to have you join the team!
Some of Our Amazing Volunteers!
Brenda Carden, a volunteer on the graffiti abatement team, has been removing graffiti every week
since July, 2018.
Our abatement team has given her two nicknames: "eagle eye", as she spots graffiti a mile away, and
"blender", for her amazing ability to blend colors to restore walls, rocks and fences to their original state.
Brenda recently restored the rocks at Los Jilgueros Park.
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