Are you interested in helping us protect New Brunswick’s coastal ecosystems and wildlife? Join us for a cleanup at Rayworth Beach and around Long Island!
As a part of The Nature Trust of New Brunswick’s Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup, ACAP Saint John is teaming up with In Step Adventures to clean up the Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve (owned by The Nature Trust).
About this event
Location: Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve, Rothesay NB
Date: August 20th, 2022
Time: TBD
Cost: Free
Registration: Online
Number of Available Registrations: 15
Description: Help restore the coastal ecosystem by participating in this cleanup at the Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve!
The Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve consists of 200 meters of sandy beach on the southern end of Long Island, in Kennebecasis Bay, Kings County, approximately 12 km north of Saint John, New Brunswick.
Long Island has many tree species native to New Brunswick as well as a number of rare and uncommon plants. Of particular interest is a stand of healthy American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) on the southern end of the property.
At this cleanup, teams will work together to identify and remove debris along the shorelines of the preserve. A kayak is required to take part in this cleanup – please make arrangements to bring your own kayak. Participants will be accompanied by kayaking guides and should be prepared for collecting garbage and some bushwhacking.
More details will be circulated to participants upon registration and in advance of the cleanup event.
This is an outdoor event so please dress according to the weather.
What to Bring:
- Kayak & paddle
- Personal Flotation Device (mandatory, Canadian Gov't approved)
- Safety kit that includes a bailing device, 30ft of throw rope
- Signaling device (i.e. whistle)
- Closed toes shoes or rainboots
- Appropriate clothing for weather
- Water
- Lunch and snacks
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray and/or bug net
- Work gloves (optional)
- Camera (optional)