The Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup is back!
This year marks the 7th annual cleanup organized by the Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
ACAP will be hosting TWO cleanups in the Saint John region as part of this province wide effort to eliminate marine debris throughout NB and along the shorelines of the Bay of Fundy.
Harbour Passage and Central Peninsula Cleanup
Location: Long Wharf Beach (Near Harbour Passage)
Date: August 20th, 2022
Time: 12pm-2pm
No Registration Needed
Description: The meeting spot for this location will be directly on the beach (near the Harbour Passage). Volunteers can find free parking at the Long Wharf parking lot. This location will also include cleaning up sections of the Harbour Passage. Feel free to drop by any time between 12pm - 2pm to help pick up marine debris. ACAP Saint John staff will be onsite to provide garbage bags and gloves. This event is open to all ages. It is recommended that volunteers wear closed-toed shoes as these areas can be rocky/muddy.
Long Island Cleanup
ACAP Saint John is teaming up with In Step Adventures to clean up the Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve and along Long Island (owned by The Nature Trust).
Location: Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve, Rothesay NB
Date: August 20th, 2022
Time: TBD
Cost: Free
Registration: Online
Number of Available Registrations: 15
Description: Help restore the coastal ecosystem by participating in this cleanup at the Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve!
The Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve consists of 200 meters of sandy beach on the southern end of Long Island, in Kennebecasis Bay, Kings County, approximately 12 km north of Saint John, New Brunswick.
Long Island has many tree species native to New Brunswick as well as a number of rare and uncommon plants. Of particular interest is a stand of healthy American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) on the southern end of the property.
At this cleanup, teams will work together to identify and remove debris along the shorelines of the preserve. A kayak is required to take part in this cleanup – please make arrangements to bring your own kayak. Participants will be accompanied by kayaking guides and should be prepared for collecting garbage and some bushwhacking.
More details will be circulated to participants upon registration and in advance of the cleanup event.
What to Bring
Kayak & paddle
Personal Flotation Device (mandatory, Canadian Gov't approved)
Safety kit that includes a bailing device, 30ft of throw rope
Signaling device (i.e. whistle)
Closed toes shoes or rainboots
Appropriate clothing for weather
Water
Lunch and snacks
Sunscreen
Bug spray and/or bug net
Work gloves (optional)
Camera (optional)