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Party for the Planet

Join us on Saturday, June 4th, for a beach sweep to help us celebrate World Oceans Day! This event is sponsored by AZA's Party for the Planet's "Spring into Action" inspiring families to get outside, connect to nature, and give back to our planet. You can choose between our in-person Beach Sweep or a Virtual Sweep.

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Beach Sweep for World Oceans Day

Give back to our oceans and help us pick up trash on the beach on Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 AM. Gear will be provided as well as water and refreshments. This family friendly event will take place at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area on Saturday, June 4th from 9 AM - 11AM. 

This program is free but pre-registration is required. 

Program Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Program Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022

Location: Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449

For questions about this program click here.

This program will be located outdoors at the beach. Please dress and pack accordingly.

The Aquarium cares about saving species, please do not bring any single-use plastics.

Duration 2 Hours
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Virtual Sweep for World Oceans Day

In honor of World Oceans Day, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is hosting a virtual trash clean up and you can join us no matter where you live! If you are not local or cannot make our in person beach sweep on June 4th, you can participate and pick up trash wherever you are. Whether at the beach, the park, or your neighborhood, families can help our aquatic habitats and the animals that live in them by joining us for this year's Party for the Planet.

This program is free but pre-registration is required. 

Program Time: Any time you want!

Program Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022

Location: Beach, neighborhood, park, trails - wherever you'd like!

For questions about this program click here.

This program requires you to provide a brief follow up report on your trash pick up. 

Duration 1 Hours
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VISIT ALL FOUR NC AQUARIUM LOCATIONS

  • Roanoke Island
  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • Fort Fisher
  • Jennette's Pier

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