Great British Beach Clean x PSNMP Ernesettle Creek

Ernesettle creek is a hidden gem in Plymouth, an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of wildlife including wading birds, marine life and maybe even a seal or two! Unfortunately, it is exposed to a lot of litter, making this habitat vulnerable to harm and pollution. Can you help us keep this important site clean and protected whilst also contributing to vital data collection used to drive change? 

During our coastal clean we'll be undertaking a simple litter survey; recording what we find and sending off the data to Marine Conservation Society's Citizen Science project (BeachWatch) as apart of the Great British Beach Clean Week. This litter data helps inform campaigns and lobby government, and has led to influential changes like the UK-wide carrier bag charge, microbead bans and changes to wet wipe packaging.​

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just dipping your toes into community action, there's a spot for you. Come and help make the foreshore a healthy place to live for all creatures whether human or marine and learn about some of the biggest threats facing the marine environment from pollution and plastic. We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits after!

Beach is located near to the headland of the Creek walk. 

What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).

What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.

Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser.