Join us for AUSMAP's Youth Microplastic Hunt, a first of its kind event, to raise awareness and foster action against microplastic pollution!

Participants will engage in hands-on activities, including taking an AUSMAP microplastic sample, a beach clean and data collection, providing valuable contributions to AUSMAP’s ongoing research. Educational workshops and interactive sessions will offer insights into the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems and human health, empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference!

Come be a part of this fun day, where young minds lead the charge in creating a cleaner, healthier future for our planet!

AUSMAP's Youth Microplastic Hunt is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and take meaningful action against (micro) plastic pollution!

INCLUDING:

- Ben and Jerry's surprises on the day!

- Collecting scientific data on microplastics with AUSMAP

- A plastic free stall - learn about and buy amazing plastic free alternatives

We can't wait to see you there!

All children under the age of 16 must be supervised by a parent and be happy to sign a participation form.

About the Program

It’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see - until recently, microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was invisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP - Australian Microplastic Assessment Project.

By translating data into vivid maps of plastic pollution hotspots all over Australia, AUSMAP makes it easy for everyone to see the scale & nature of this growing problem. We need to know how much is out there before we figure out what to do with it and find effective ways to mitigate this issue!

AUSMAP is a nationwide citizen science program that aims to quantify microplastic pollution, with the primary goals of identifying litter hotspots and assisting in source reduction. The program educates, engages and empowers citizens of all ages to identify microplastic hotspots, finds effective remediation strategies.

Bring your friends and your family - this community event is for people of all ages!

What is the cost of the Community Day?

FREE!

What do I need to bring?
* You will be required to collect water as part of the field sampling, so please bring waterproof shoes
* Rain jacket and/or sun protection, including hat and sunscreen
* Reusable water bottle and coffee cup

Donations to support the ongoing development and delivery of AUSMAP are greatly appreciated.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.