About this Event
Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust at 11:00am on Friday 11th September for a day at the beach. Take part in a rockpool ramble before doing your bit for for nature and completing a beach clean. Meet at the Par Beach Duck Pond.
Meet up with other local home educating families to spend the day learning more about our shoreline. Have a go at a rockpool ramble and a beach clean.
What to expect from the day?
This day is suitable for families. We will spend the morning taking part in a rockpool ramble, identifying as many species as we can along the shoreline. After a break for lunch, we will explore the topic of marine plastics and take part in a beach clean.
Closed toe footwear must be worn. We recommend wetsuit boots or wellies. If you would like to borrow a pair of wellies, please email [email protected] to let us know the required size atleast two days prior to the event.
This day will be held outdoors with limited access to facilities. Please bring plenty of food and drinks to keep you going throughout the day.
Important Information:
Please bring: wellies/wetsuit boots (let us know if you need to borrow them), a spare change of clothes, a packed lunch, a full waterbottle, waterproof coat, high factor sun cream, and a sunhat.
Rocky shorelines are slippery and can have areas of deep water. All children should be supervised throughout the session.
Beaches are exposed so please wear clothing suitable for the weather. High factor suncream and waterproof coats are always recommended. All persons must be wearing closed toe shoes. We are able to provide wellies - please let us know your size at least two days prior should you wish to borrow a pair.
We ask that all children under the age of 18 are accompanied by a legal guardian.
Event venue & nearby stays
Par Sands Beach, South West Coast Path, St Austell, United Kingdom