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Virginia Aquarium Clean the Creek
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
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On Saturday October 28th Virginia Aquarium will host a cleanup of Owls Creek and surrounding areas. We’re looking for individual volunteers, families, work teams, and military groups to clean by foot or kayak. The cleanup, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., will help keep trash and debris from our waterways. For this cleanup, Halloween costumes are optional - please no masks!
To participate, register by email at aqualvols@virginiaaquarium.com or call the Aquarium’s volunteer office - 385.0274 no later than noon on Wednesday, October 24th. An itinerary will be emailed to volunteers no later than 5 pm on October 24th.
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About Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Location:
717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.
Description
The Aquarium showcases Virginia’s diverse and unique marine environment. The 89 acre campus includes: two exhibit buildings; a one-third-mile long nature trail; Virginia native gardens; an aviary with over 30 species; 3D theater; gallons of aquariums; 360 interactive exhibits; live animal habitats and two touch pools. The animal collection of approximately 12,000 represents over 700 species. Seasonal boat trips, as well as premium behind the scene exhibits add a deeper dimension to guest visits.
In recent years, the Aquarium's research and conservation efforts have grown. The Virginia Aquarium was the first certified Green Attraction in the Commonwealth. It has also taken the lead by hosting e-cycling events and developing a Sensible Seafood program. The organization is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums (AMMPA).
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717 General Booth BoulevardVirginia Beach, VA 23451
DATE POSTED
October 3, 2017
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GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours