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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher – Beach Cleanup
May 4 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Team Leads Community in Conservation
Out-of-this-world and all for the planet, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) invites the community to the 2nd Annual May the 4th Beach Cleanup on Sunday, May 4, 8:30 -10:30 a.m. at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Hosting beach cleanups is one of many ways the Aquarium leads the community in protecting the environment and it is a vital part of the NCAFF mission to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.
“The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is excited to storm the beaches with volunteers from the community, and together, make a difference for the ocean,” said Keely Beard, NCAFF green team representative. “Our green team is committed to leading in projects at the Aquarium and in the community that energize us all to take action for the planet.”
Just in Time for Sea Turtle Nesting Season
The May the 4th Beach Cleanup is a family friendly way to remove obstacles and trash just as sea turtle nesting season gets underway. Many look forward to donning their favorite costume while taking on the important work of preserving the beautiful Fort Fisher shore.
Join the May the 4th Beach Cleanup
- Registration is requested to ensure we have enough supplies for all volunteers.
- Register at May the 4th Beach Cleanup.
Things to Know
- Wear your favorite costume for a contest!
- Cool prize for the costume contest winner!
What to bring
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Reusable Gloves
What NOT to bring*
- Single-use plastic bags
- Single-use plastic gloves
- Single-use plastic water bottles or coffee cups
*The Aquarium will provide water refill stations, reusable gloves and buckets/bags for trash pickup.
Leaders in Sustainability
The Aquarium leads by example offering water refill stations, compostable cups, plates and utensils at the food deck and only aluminum bottles in our vending machines. We also only percolate and pour Bird Friendly® coffee at the Aquarium for staff and events.
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