Citizen Science with Captain Trash

McCrae Coastal Group Inc.

Join us for an interactive session with Captain Trash to learn about citizen science and how you can make a difference in your community!

McCrae Foreshore Rotunda

Citizen Science with Captain TrashCome join us for an exciting event where you can learn about the environment and make a difference! Meet local Pirate, Captain Trash who will talk and sing to you about ‘Reduce, Reuse, Refuse and Remove’ in the fight against pollution of our beaches. Hunt along the McCrae beach shoreline to identify shells and search for single-use and micro plastic pollution to contribute to the citizen science micro-plastics audit conducted by Captain Trash at beaches around Port Phillip Bay. The activity will last about 1.5 hours

The meeting and registration point is the McCrae Rotunda, located on the foreshore directly opposite Coburn Avenue. There is a toilet near the McCrae lighthouse to the west, and also a short way along the Bay Trail to the east. Both have disabled access.Please bring a water bottle, closed comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.Please note the following:<ul><li>Bookings are essential.</li><li>Children must be accompanied by an adult.</li><li>The event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions.</li><li>You will be advised by text if the event is cancelled.</li><li>In the event that your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite so that we are aware and do not hold up the event waiting for you to arrive.</li><li>Photographs will be taken at the event. If you or your child do not wish to be photographed please confirm this on registration at the event.</li></ul>For questions and enquiries please contact <a href="mailto:mhcg@mccraecoastalgroup.org.au" title="mailto:mhcg@mccraecoastalgroup.org.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mhcg@mccraecoastalgroup.org.au</a> and include the name of the event, date and location in your message.In the interests of public safety, if you are unwell please cancel your booking and do not attend the activity on the day. By proceeding with the activity booking you agree to comply with all volunteer instructions in order to ensure your Captain Trash experience is enjoyable.The McCrae Coastal Group Inc acknowledges the support of the Port Phillip Bay Fund for this event.

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