Coastal Custodians Mini (January Activities)

This program is supported by Landscape Hills and Fleurieu’s Grassroots Grants Program, and is funded by the landscape levy. 

The program aims to provide opportunities to young children and teens by giving them experiences of immersion and investigation, highlighting the importance of marine biodiversity and the local iconic species that are vulnerable, under threat, and recovering. The program is based on the Fleurieu Peninsula, centred on Victor Harbor. 

We will take young explorers on four different experiences along the Fleurieu Peninsula coastline on January 20th and 21st from 9am to 1pm.

There is a $60 commitment fee to participate in the activities 

The four activities are:

1. A dolphin watching Big Duck experience (summer)

2. Granite Island biodiversity treasure hunt (summer)

3. First Nations workshop on coast and marine resources (summer)

4. Beach sharing session: beachcombing, learning about the threatened hooded plovers, and removing rubbish from the beach (summer)

The activities commence with a boat ride on The Big Duck starting at 9am, followed by morning tea on Granite Island. Participants will then go for a walk around Granite Island on a biodiversity treasure hunt and be back on the mainland in time for lunch (1pm). 

The second day will see children beachcombing and learning about our coastal environments and inhabitants, including First Nations perspectives, the Hindmarsh River Estuary, and the Hooded Plovers. 

**Please note that there are two groups in the program with one group starting at 9am for The Big Duck on Monday and the second group starting at 9:30am Monday, who will be having the beach sharing session on Monday and The Big Duck on Tuesday. 

More specific times and locations will be forwarded with a confirmation e-mail on booking in.