The Lincolnshire coast is full of exciting and extraordinary marine creatures. From the familiar starfish to the weird and wonderful sea potato, and even pipefish! It’s only when we take a net along the shoreline that these coastal creatures seem to magically appear.Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Join Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for two weeks of shell-ebrations, from sea dipping to beach cleans and scavenger hunts!
National Marine Week runs from 23rd July – 7th August and aims to celebrate the magnificent array of marine species we have here in the UK, and raise awareness of the importance of protecting these species and their homes.
This year’s theme shines a light on extraordinary sea creatures, and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be running a series of FREE, family events across our wonderful Lincolnshire coastline!
Vicki Bush, Senior Education and Community Officer and Marine Specialist at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said:
“The Lincolnshire coast is full of exciting and extraordinary marine creatures. From the familiar starfish to the weird and wonderful sea potato, and even pipefish! It’s only when we take a net along the shoreline that these coastal creatures seem to magically appear.
“These free seaside activities are a great opportunity to get involved with the work of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, to learn more about the amazing wildlife on our coast, and to do your bit in protecting it for the future.”
Whether you’re a seasoned explorer, an avid wildlife watcher, or would like to do your bit for the environment then check out our events and find one for you!
Our National Marine Week events
Marine Week Celebration Day - Anderby Creek
Wednesday 27 July 2022, 10am to 3pm / Anderby Creek
A day full of marine themed activities to celebrate National Marine Week. Whether it's creating beach art with natural materials, taking part in the wild scavenger hunt, helping our seas with a beach clean or sea dipping, we've got something for everyone. Click here for more details.
Marine Day - Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
Friday 29 July 2022, 11am to 4pm
This is a drop-in event at Gibraltar Point with activities running from the Nature Centre all day. The sea dipping will be taking place on the low tide in the afternoon. Get creative with our crafts and create your very own seaside animal. Explore your way down to the beach, with our interactive trail. For more details click here.
Sea Watch
Saturday 30 July, 10am to 4pm at North Sea Observatory
Sunday 31 July, 10am to 4pm at Anderby Creek
For our more avid wildlife watchers we have two Sea Watch events taking place across the weekend of 30 July. Taking place at the North Sea Observatory and Anderby Creek, the watches will aim to help attendees spot local wildlife such as passing sea birds, seals and if you’re lucky, harbour porpoise. The watches will be led by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust coastal wardens.