Seaweek is a national celebration, held from 2 – 10 March, that focuses on inspiring kiwis to renew their connections with the sea. To celebrate, we are hosting a Seaweek exhibition and activity space from our ‘Education Station’ at downtown Auckland’s new Silo Park. Free educational presentations, workshops and activities will be available for schools, businesses and community groups from 10am to 8pm each day from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 March.
Our scheduled activities can be found below. All activities are free and open to anyone to attend on a first-come first-served basis. Outside of these times all are welcome to explore our exhibition space and browse our photos, videos, display and educational materials, as well as contribute to a collaborative artwork made from beach clean-up rubbish.
Monday 4 March
10.30am to 2.00pm — Four spaces for volunteers on boat-based rubbish clean-ups with Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust. First-in, first-served. Meet at our Education Station at 10.00am.
12.30pm to 1.30pm — Department of Conservation ‘Treasure Islands’ presentation (more details here)
4.00pm to 5.30pm — Sustainable Coastlines practical workshop for kids (more details here)
Tuesday 5 March
10.30am to 2.00pm — Four spaces for volunteers on boat-based rubbish clean-ups with Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust. First-in, first-served. Meet at our Education Station at 10.00am.
11.30am to 12.15pm — Dianna Cohen from Plastic Pollution Coalition: Solutions to Plastic Pollution presentation (more details here)
12.30pm to 1.30pm — Marine Metre Squared workshop (more details here)
4.00pm to 5.30pm — Sustainable Coastlines practical workshop for kids (more details here)
6.00pm to 7.00pm — Project Jonah Whale and Dolphin Rescue intro workshop (more details here)
Wednesday 6 March
12.30pm to 1.30pm — Department of Conservation ‘Seals’ presentation (more details here)
4.00pm to 5.30pm — Sustainable Coastlines practical workshop for kids (more details here)
6.00pm to 7.30pm — Sustainable Coastlines practical workshop for adults
Thursday 7 March
10.30am to 2.00pm — Four spaces for volunteers on boat-based rubbish clean-ups with Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust. First-in, first-served. Meet at our Education Station at 10.00am.
12.30pm to 1.30pm — Department of Conservation ‘Seals’ presentation (more details here)
4.00pm to 5.30pm — Sustainable Coastlines practical workshop for kids (more details here)
We are also encouraging others to run their own clean-ups via our Love your Coast website. We have reusable sacks and gloves that non-profits and educational institutions can borrow for free. Contact us by emailing [email protected]
