Join REConnect and Whitby Beach Sweep for an organised litter pick - simply book online and turn up at the meeting time.
Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, remembering that it can be chilly on a breezy beach. The beach clean is free to attend and we provide litter pickers, gloves and bags for you to use.
Please note, children must be supervised by an adult throughout the event.
Please do join us for a drink near the slipway after the event!
This litterpick is part of the Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Sweep and will include a litter survey to be submitted to the MSC as part of the citizen science programme.
On the day
Meet at the Whalebones on North Terrace - What3Words ///craftsmen.wreck.member
The nearest public toilets are next to the bandstand
This is a joint event between Whitby Beach Sweep and Groundwork NE & Cumbria as part of the REConnect Project
River Esk Connect (REConnect) is a community engagement project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, based around the River Esk and its coastal streams.
Starting in September 2024 and running for five years, this project’s goal is to ‘REConnect’ people to the beauty of the Esk and its surrounding landscape. We aim to help people create a deeper bond with nature and understand more the impact of climate change on the area, inspiring them to take action to make a difference.
Working together, the North York Moors National Park Authority, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and Yorkshire Marine Nature Partnership will deliver educational programmes, volunteering opportunities, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Whitby, Scarborough & Ryedale DAG will play a crucial role in ensuring that the project’s events and activities are as accessible as possible, enabling a diverse range of people to get involved. York St. John University will act as the internal evaluators, ensuring the project evolves over its five-year duration based on ongoing community feedback and input.
Find out more here River Esk Connect (REConnect) | NYMNP
