This monthly gathering open to anyone who wants to help care for the beautiful Mt. Batten area with a clean-up led by Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Rangers and volunteers.
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just dipping your toes into community action, there's a spot for you. Volunteering not only helps keep the area clean and welcoming, but it also boosts your wellbeing—think blue mind, that calming, connected feeling we get from being near the sea. Come and help make shore a healthy place to live for all creatures whether human or marine and learn about some of the biggest threats facing the marine environment from pollution and plastic. We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits after!Â
So come along, connect with your blue space, meet others, and be part of something positive for Plymouth.
The sessions run every 2nd Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm (Upcoming dates are Jan 14th, Feb 11th, March 11th)
This event is a coastal clean up around the Mt. Batten foreshore area.
Location:
Address: Mt. Batten Breakwater, Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth PL9 9SJ
Meeting Point: Beginning of the pier
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Accessibility:
The route is accessible via wheelchair. Roughly 2km will be walked. There will be uphill walking.
Toilets, including accessible toilets are available by the carpark w3w:///emerge.flash.grand.
There is free parking and a bus stop by the meeting point.
Please note: this event is subject to a 24 hour cancellation period in bad weather conditions.
We welcome everyone to join our accessible litter pick, including those who may have faced significant barriers to taking part in activities like this before. Our aim is to create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where everyone feels able to take part.
We are very happy to make adaptations wherever possible, and reasonable adjustments can be made upon request (nmprangers@plymouth.gov.uk). If you have any additional requirements, please don’t hesitate to reach out in advance, we will do our very best to accommodate you and ensure you feel supported throughout the session.
To ensure the wellbeing of the whole group, the event leader may need to decline participation if someone’s behaviour or needs present a safety risk or prevent the leader from running the session effectively. This decision would only ever be made when absolutely necessary, and always with care, respect, and consideration for everyone involved