Nature Nights - Science of the Algal Bloom

It has been almost a year since the algal bloom first appeared along our coast. As each day unfolds, we continue working together to build resilience, understanding and hope within our community.

During SeaWeek, join us at the Port Environment Centre for an evening of marine-based creativity, community conversation and practical learning about how you can take positive action.

Here’s what’s happening:

4:00 – 5:00 pm | make Marine masquerade masks for yourself or the Dancing Monsters Community Parade

A hands-on creative session inspired by our ocean environment. Facilitated by Kristen Messenger from Bugs n Slugs.

5:00 – 6:00pm | Eco-Discussion

A meaningful discussion of community responding to ecological challenges such as the algal bloom.

Article 1: Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline

Article 2: Algal bloom: first peoples ngamath-sea country

6:00 – 7:30pm | Science of the Algal Bloom
It’s natural to feel concerned about the algal bloom. But knowledge brings clarity and community action brings hope. Join citizen scientist Samantha from Phytoplankton of South Australia - Recovery, who will share what’s happening at grassroots level and also get a chance to see some of these algae under the microscope. Here’s an opportunity to learn how to sample algae from your local waterways and contribute to science and the planet.

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FREE | ALL AGES | ALL WELCOME

Light supper provided (Please register for catering purposes)

Please note that

• numbers are limited and everyone must book to attend

• please let us know if you have booked and then are unable to attend

For event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0493 253 482 or email janice@portenvironmentcentre.org.au

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any evaluation is optional.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi
It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.