As the first turtle hatchlings prepare to break free from their sandy nests, it’s that time of the year when we all come together to clean up our beaches to help protect these tiny creatures.
To do this, Sunshine Coast Council invites the community to participate in the 11th annual Clean up for the Hatchlings event on Saturday 1 February, 2025.
Sunshine Coast Council is proud to host this event in collaboration with Reef Check Australia, SEA LIFE Trust and Noosa Council.
Event details:
Date: Saturday 1 February, 2025
Time: 6am beach clean-up, 8am to 10am thank-you event
Locations: Various beach locations between Noosa and Caloundra
How to register: Volunteers can register now by searching ‘Clean up for the hatchlings’ at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to help collect marine debris at designated beach locations at 6am.
Following the event, participants are invited to Coopers Lookout Park, south of the Kawana Surf Club, for a free barbecue, interactive displays and other fun activities.
The collected marine debris will be weighed and sorted to highlight the impact of our efforts.
This event will be single-use plastic-free, so please bring a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, gloves, enclosed footwear, and sun protection.
Sunshine Coast Council’s Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns invited the community to come together to help protect our turtle hatchlings.
“We are a turtle-friendly community on the Sunshine Coast, and this event is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact for our turtle hatchlings,” Cr Burns said.
“So far this nesting season, we’ve had about 30 nests, with more coming every day. Cleaning up the beaches will give these little guys the best start in life.”
Event schedule
– 6am – 7.30am: Beach clean-up at your chosen location (registration required at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au)
– 8am – 10am: Thank-you event at Coopers Lookout Park, Pacific Blvd, Buddina, featuring:
– Free barbecue for clean-up participants
– Kids’ activities corner
– Educational stalls
– Presentations and talks
Clean-up locations:
– Coolum Beach
– Point Arkwright – Yaroomba Beach
– Marcoola Beach
– North Shore Beach, Twin Waters
– Cotton Tree Beach
– Mooloolaba Beach
– Buddina Beach
– Kawana Beach
– Warana Beach (North)
– Warana Beach (South)
– Bokarina Beach
– Wurtulla Beach
– Currimundi – Ballinger Beach
– Dicky Beach
– Moffat Beach
– Shelly Beach
For more details on meeting points and to register for your local Clean up for the Hatchlings, visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search ‘Clean up for the Hatchlings’.
