It's Coastcare Week! π
From the 5th - 11th of December, join Australians across the country in celebrating the important work being done to improve and protect our coastal and marine environments.
While we highlight the amazing environmental feats of various Coastcare groups (like the Larrakia Land and Sea Rangers removing 295 bags/1.8 tonnes of rubbish in the Darwin Harbour Clean-Up!), it's the perfect opportunity for local communities to get involved in caring for our coasts - especially the kiddies!
So for this #CoastcareWeek22 , get active outside with this list of family-friendly Coastcare themed activities:
Virtual Reality Ocean Explorers @ Boondall, QLD - Dec 6th 10am-11am (Ages 7-12)
Explore the oceans in VR! Join us on a journey below the surface to learn about the ocean's amazing wildlife and how we can help protect their environment. A fun, play-based lesson involving a series of fun activities, with VR and without, kids will have fun discovering the oceans amazing creatures! Read more
Nature Play Magic by the Beach @ Mount Eliza, VIC - Dec 9th 11am-2pm (Ages 5-13)
Playing in nature, creating gorgeous mandalah's with found objects and a sprinkle of sacred geometry, connect with the fae! A nature home school adventure for younglings, the kids with connect with nature and magic for an exciting day outside connecting to the land. Read more
NaturallyGC Birds of the Broadwater Spotting Field Trip @ Main Beach, QLD - Dec 10th 7:30am-9am (Ages 12+)
Join us on board a Hopo vessel as we cruise down the Broadwater in search of local and migratory bird species. We will travel past the banks of Curlew Island and Wave Break Island, important roosting and feeding sites for listed migratory shorebirds, while Todd Burrows (Bird Expert) provides informative commentary and assistance with bird identification. Read more
Creatures of the Creek Wildlife Show @ Pacific Pines, QLD - Dec 10th 11:50am-12:50am (All Ages)
During this Creatures of the Creek presentation, kids will meet a variety of local native animals that live near our creeks. Learn why it's so important to keep our creeks clean and how you can help make a difference! Read more
Beach Safety Sessions @ Werribee South Beach, VIC - Dec 10th 1pm-4pm (Ages 12+)
A free, three-hour water safety program for those who live, study, work or recreate in Wyndham. Try a number of fun activities, including a water safety talk, lifejackets, rescues, board paddling and beach games! Read more
Citizen Science - Seagrass Monitoring @ Labrador, QLD - Dec 10th 2:30pm-4:30pm (Ages 16+)
Join our Ocean Connect marine science team on their fortnightly seagrass survey to actively monitor the status and trends in seagrass conditions around the Gold Coast. Participants will be trained in internationally standardized and recognized Seagrass-Watch training and will be briefed on seagrasses ecology, importance and threats before the session. Read more
Ocean Action Pod @ Freshwater's Ocean Festival, NSW - Dec 11th 9am-4pm (All Ages)
The Ocean Action Pod is a pop-up multimedia educational experience that has been created by the Total Environment Centre to engage both adults and children with the growing problem of plastic pollution. No registration is required. Read moreβThese events are not organised, hosted, or affiliated by or with Landcare Australia. This list has been curated to assist families in getting out, about, and involved in caring for our coasts this Coastcare Week. Please see each event for its specific Landcare/Coastcare/other environmental group organisation's information.ββ
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Emily Mason
Sydney NSW
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