Including mini-raft building, river dipping and litter collection races for kids
People of all ages are invited to join Thames21, Global Oceans and Sea Urchins magazine for a unique fun-filled day on the Thames foreshore to celebrated World Oceans Day.
The two charities and the educational children’s marine magazine are teaming up for the first time to encourage young people to care for their environment and to understand first-hand the link between rivers and oceans.
Volunteers will work to clear the plastic litter that accumulates at this section of the river to stop it flowing out to sea, while children can take part in a range of river-related activities. The activities will focus on learning first-hand about London’s iconic river and the wildlife it supports with activities such as mini raft building, river dipping, litter collection races and pebble painting.
Thames21’s West London Coordinator Judith Ressler said: “The River Thames is a wonderful resource for London families and a great way to connect children to nature and water in our busy city. We find children and young people respond very positively to this practical environmental learning and leave wanting to come back again and again.”
Global Ocean’s Eco-Arts Director, Fatemah Abidi, said “World Ocean’s Day is a perfect excuse to get out and get involved in cleaning up our vital rivers and oceans. The River Thames is the busiest river in the UK, with everything its wide tidal range collects flowing directly to the North Sea and beyond. By tackling litter in Hammersmith, Londoners really can make a difference to the global flow of litter. We are really excited to be able to collaborate with two wonderful organizations on this global issue.”
World Oceans Day is a celebration of the huge expanse of water that connects all people and places and a global campaign to protect our precious seas and the millions of people and wildlife that depend on them.
Plastic litter is a global problem and in UK, beach litter is at the highest levels since records began, according to Marine Conservation Society figures. Much of the litter which swamps our oceans and washes up on beaches originates from our rivers.
All visitors will receive a copy of the latest children’s marine education Sea Urchins magazine.
Event Details
Saturday June 8th |
Hammersmith, |
9.30am – 12pm |
Hammersmith - Thames Path, Queen Caroline’s Draw Dock – W6 9XF |
All equipment provided and no experience necessary. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult and children should bring their own Wellington boots.
To register, please contact Judith Ressler on judith.ressler@thames21.org.uk.
June 6, 2013
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