Aye Thrive x Spit it Out Community Beach Clean
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
The power of blue space on our mental health is huge, and as people living in Edinburgh, it can be hard to find an excuse to travel to the beach. We would like to change that by going as a group and while we are there we can pick up some litter!
We shall pair up to survey a 100m stretch of beach and contribute our findings to the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) litter database. Bring along a wee picnic and join us on the day for a community hang.
This is a Spit it Out (SiO) community event held by the Aye Thrive Project.
Spit it Out is an award-winning organisation (SCIO) dedicated to opening conversations around consent, mental health and healing through creativity, accountability and community care. We realise the overarching goals of our project through collaborating with our community in delivering free activities and resources.
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What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).
What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.
Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser.
1 space remaining - join us on the beach whilst there’s still spaces!