Trash is scary and this Halloween season, the community is invited to work together to slay pollution at the Boo to Trash Beach Cleanup, Sunday, Oct. 22, 8-10 a.m. at Carolina Beach Pier hosted by the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, the Town of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Pier. Everyone is invited to wear a favorite costume for a contest and the Aquarium will provide the treats!
“As leaders in conservation and sustainability, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is excited to partner with our local communities to make a difference on our beaches in a fun and family friendly beach cleanup. We look forward to seeing the creative costumes and sharing our appreciation for our ocean,” said Deyanira Romo Rossell, communications manager, NCAFF.
To keep things green, those joining the costumed cleanup crew are encouraged to bring their own reusable gloves, water bottles and coffee tumblers. The Aquarium will provide water refill stations, reusable gloves and buckets or bags.
What NOT to bring*
- Single-use plastic bags
- Single-use plastic gloves
- Single-use plastic water bottles or coffee cups
LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY
The North Carolina Aquarium leads by example offering water refill stations in the Aquarium; compostable cups, plates and utensils at the food deck; and only aluminum bottles in our vending machines.
For the Aquarium, the most important takeaways are that individual actions can make a difference. Some green steps that anyone can take are switching away from single-use plastics to reusable water bottles, shopping bags and straws. More sustainability information is available at Green and Getting Greener.
“We are privileged to live surrounded by such natural beauty and we look forward to partnering with the NC Aquarium for a day of community service to keep our beaches clean and boooo-tiful,” said Lynn Barbee, mayor, Carolina Beach.
Free parking is available onsite for volunteers. All are welcome and advanced registration is requested at Boo to Trash Beach Cleanup.
About the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is just south of Kure Beach, a short drive from Wilmington, on U.S. 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $12.95 ages 13-61; $10.95 children ages 3-12; $11.95 seniors (62 and older) and military with valid identification; EBT card holders: $3. Free admission for children 2 and younger and N.C. Aquarium Society members and N.C. Zoo members. The NC Aquariums are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for animal care and conservation. Advanced online tickets are required to visit the Aquarium. Visit NCAFF Admissions to secure your tickets.