World Earth Day Comes To Town

Goby loves plastic!

ot sure we’ve gotten to the point where plastic is a major problem down on our seafront, but how cool would it be to follow this cool idea for keeping a beach clean…?

Situated on the Da Nang beach in Vietnam, this fish structure comes with a sign that reads, ‘Goby loves plastic, please feed him’.

And, lo and behold, kids love to do just that, all day long.

It’s just the sort of thinking that can make World Earth Day a celebration rather than an annual call to arms, with Greystones this year marking April 22nd with a habitat mapping session for all the family.

Taking place initially in Greystones library at 4pm with a biodiversity presentation, the action then moves to the South Beach for a little of that mapping magic.

A joint venture between Clean Coasts and the local North Wicklow Clean Coasts Group, this is a great opportunity for children and wide-eyed adults to learn more about biodiversity, marine habitats and their local natural environment.

It’s an outdoor event, so, appropriate clothing is advised. Given the Irish weather of late, something like a small caravan might work best.

Being Ireland, there will also be tea, coffee and light refreshments on the day.

To reserve your spot, please email Sinéad Keogh at An Taisce right here. More on marine habitat mapping here.