Slay the pollution beast with the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher at the annual Boo! To Trash Beach Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 25, 8-10 a.m. at Carolina Beach Pier. This family friendly ghoulish gathering is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit while engaging in conservation action on a local beach.
“This beach cleanup is all about caring for our oceans in a fun and inspirational way,” said Joanna Zazzali, NCAFF director. “We can’t wait to welcome all the volunteers and see the costumes, as we work together to cleanup the beach.”
Volunteers are invited to wear their costumes for a contest, especially DIY, repurposed, reused and thrifted ones. There is an eco-friendly prize giveaway for the most creative costume.
The Aquarium provides reusable pickers, gloves and buckets to prevent single-use plastic at the Boo! to Trash Beach Cleanup.
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the event and Take the Green Pledge as a reminder to not bring any single-use plastic to the 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 and less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. The Aquarium is one of three Aquariums and a pier that make up the North Carolina Aquariums, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The mission of the Aquarium is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. The Aquarium features a 235-000-gallon sand tiger shark habitat, an albino alligator, a bald eagle, a loggerhead sea turtle habitat and two families of mischievous Asian small-clawed otters.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $15 ages 13-61; $13 children ages 3-12; $14 seniors (62 and older) and military with valid identification; NC EBT card holders: $3. Free admission for children 2 and younger and N.C. Aquarium Society members and N.C. Zoo members.*EBT rate is applicable to a maximum of four tickets.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.