Guardians of the Coast - Monthly sessions

North Sea Stewards: Guardians of the Coast

Please obtain tickets. Our events are weather-dependent and will be cancelled/postponed at short notice.

Location: Our Home is the Hall Beach Carpark, Seaham. (what 3 words - ///stage.works.losses ) - However, sessions will visit various beaches. Read the tickets carefully

Dates and locations:

30th July: Hendon Beach, Sunderland SR2 9RZ, UK - Beach Safety

19th Aug: Hendon Beach, Sunderland SR2 9RZ, UK - The Power of waves and polution

16th Sept: The Hall Beach Carpark, Seaham SR7 7AG, UK - TBC

14th Oct: The Hall Beach Carpark, Seaham SR7 7AG, UK - TBC

11th Nov: The Hall Beach Carpark, Seaham SR7 7AG, UK - TBC

09th Dec: The Hall Beach Carpark, Seaham SR7 7AG, UK - TBC

Event Description: Join us for an exciting, educational, 2-hour immersive experience on the beach! This hands-on lesson, led by The Sea We See, will explore ocean-based sciences and the fascinating seasonal changes in the North Sea. Perfect for children and parents alike, these events will deepen your understanding of our coastal ecosystem, develop your water safety and inspire you to become a Coastal Guardian.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Session: safety briefing and a discussion about the session learning objectives and proposed route.
• Exploration, observations and Practical: Participate in engaging activities at three stations, which will include:
• • The science topic for the month
  • Marine Debris and Conservation
  • Marine Life Identification
• Observation Walk: Use binoculars and magnifying glasses to observe and identify marine species and coastal features.
• Group Discussion and Reflection: Share your observations and discuss ways to protect our marine environment.
• Creative Activity: Create a nature journal entry or keepsake to remember the day.

Who Should Attend: This event is open to children aged 4-14 and their parents. It is not a drop-off session. Whether you’re a budding marine biologist or love the ocean, this event is perfect for you!

What to Bring:

• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• A notebook and pencil for notes and sketches
• On some occasions, a change of clothes and a towel will be advisable

Safety Considerations: Please ensure all participants are dressed appropriately for the weather. We will maintain a safe distance from any hazardous areas such as waves, caves and cliff edges. Our ethos is to leave no trace, which includes not disturbing resting marine life. The event will be postponed and rescheduled should the weather conditions be unfavourable.

Get Involved: After the event, join the Guardians of the Coast community and take part in future sessions, projects, and our conservation efforts. Follow us on Facebook and here at www.theseawesee.co.uk

Contact Information: For more information, please visit The Sea We See or contact us at theseawesee@gmail.com

A little History: Seaham Coastal Rangers was created by Seascapes following several popular events hosted on our coast during the project. In partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and Seascapes, The Sea We See was assisted and encouraged to establish a permanent monthly youth group based around ocean Literacy. We were fortunate to receive sufficient funding to develop and host 12months of sessions. Funding has now stopped, and we continue to support our young members with vital ocean learning. Sessions have now been developed to inspire beach learning and physical oceanography. They will run monthly on a Tuesday. Contact us if you would like to see a session running on a beach nearer to you.

FAQ

We do not wish to exclude families with small children. If they can get down onto the beach and you can keep them comfortable, then any age is welcome.

Unfortunately, due to the terrain we will be crossing, this particular event will not be suitable for wheels of any kind beyond the meeting point.

We prefer you not to. Your dogs, your pet may be very well-behaved, but others on the beach may not. We wouldn't want your experience to be spoiled.

What should I bring? Be dressed for the weather, what ever it is at home, it will likely be slightly cooler on the beach. Good walking shoes for winter and perhaps wet shoes in the summer.

Will we get wet? Well, that is mostly your choice; we are Open Water Swim Lead trained and can support such an activity. However, we prefer to keep you warm and dry during the colder months.

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