During August, we will host fun, educational programs about coastal care and awareness each Monday at 2PM.
On Saturday, August 24th, join us for a Beach Clean-up from 8 to 10AM at Oceanic on Wrightsville Beach.
You're invited to
Mission Month!
Monday, August 5th
Beach Box Exploration: Debris or Not Debris?
Explore the beach in a box! Dig through sand, sort contents into "natural" and "man-made" groups, and learn ways debris harms wildlife.
Monday, August 12th
Trash Traits
Perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, sink, blow around, or wash away and discuss negative effects on the ocean and wildlife.
Monday, August 19th
Food or Foe?
Come see how food and trash can be easily mistaken by marine life in a fun snack-based sorting activity.
Saturday, August 24th
Beach Clean-up
Join us on August 24th for a beach clean-up day at Oceanic on Wrightsville Beach. If you are interested in joining our beach clean-up efforts, please send RSVPs to jgoodwin@playwilmington.org with your name and total number of members in your group. Details to be sent via email.
Monday, August 26th
How Long 'Til It's Gone?
Learn about the many decomposition rates for different types of marine debris in a fun timeline matching activity.
