- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Sand Dune Restoration Planting at Virginia Beach
ORGANIZATION: National Aquarium
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Help the National Aquarium restore valuable sand dunes in partnership with Naval Air Station Oceana, the Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
Sand dunes act as natural barriers, protecting land by preventing erosion and absorbing wave energy. Without this protection, soft coastline would rapidly disappear. We need your help to plant native dune grasses and restore habitat for local wildlife while protecting the shoreline.
We will begin planting at 9am each day. You do not have to attend all days to participate in the event.
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT AT WWW.AQUA.ORG/CONSERVATIONEVENTS. Due to security restrictions because we are working on a naval base, personal information will be required as part of the registration process. Volunteers must register AND provide all necessary security information before 4 pm on October 7, 2019. Participants must be at least 10 years old; volunteers under 18 must be supervised by an adult. Please contact conserve@aqua.org or 410-659-4249 for more information.
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About National Aquarium
Location:
Pier 3/ 501 East Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202, US
Mission Statement
National Aquarium is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures.
Description
The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. It champions environmental initiatives by engaging with visitors, volunteers, education groups and schools to actively participate in the preservation of the world’s natural resources and living systems. The National Aquarium delivers meaningful experiences through its living collections; science-based education programs and hands-on experiences in the field from the Chesapeake Bay to Costa Rica; and partnerships and alliances with like-minded organizations around the world. For more information on the National Aquarium, visit www.aqua.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Naval Air Station Oceana - Dam Neck AnnexVirginia Beach, VA 23451
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 10
- Personal information MUST be collected as part of the registration process.