{"id":88943,"date":"2023-12-31T04:13:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T17:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=88943"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:36:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T09:36:32","slug":"explore-and-learn-on-the-coast-this-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/explore-and-learn-on-the-coast-this-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore and learn on the coast this January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIAN of all ages can explore and learn about the amazing coastal and marine environments where they live or holiday through Coastcare Victoria&#8217;s Summer by the Sea program.<\/p>\n<p>The annual summer holiday education program is being delivered at various locations along Victoria&#8217;s coast, including the Surf Coast and the Bellarine, from January 6-25, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The theme for the 2024 program will be &#8220;You, Me and Summer By The Sea&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>This year marks the 30th anniversary of Coastcare Victoria, and the theme is designed to engender community networking, place-based engagement, and personal story sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Coastcare Victoria says it is a time to celebrate as well as reflect on years of coastal and marine education and conservation.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings for this summer&#8217;s program opened at the start of this month.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124280\" style=\"width: 559px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124280 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/SummerbytheSea2_18900.jpg?_t=1703753747\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-124280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockpool rambles are a popular event on the Summer by the Sea calendar each year. Photo: FACEBOOK\/SUMMER BY THE SEA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than 60 free activities are being delivered this January, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Snorkelling on the Bellarine Peninsula and Anglesea<\/li>\n<li>Rockpool rambles in Aireys Inlet<\/li>\n<li>Canoeing in Point Lonsdale<\/li>\n<li>Beach discovery in Queenscliff<\/li>\n<li>Shell surveys at St Kilda<\/li>\n<li>Guided walks at Lakes Entrance, and<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the Glenelg Estuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All activities are free, but bookings are required to reserve your space.<\/p>\n<p>The program combines fun and education through a range of activities for people of all ages to learn about our coastal and marine environments, and how to help protect them for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Summer by the Sea is a fantastic opportunity for people to explore and appreciate Victoria&#8217;s remarkable coastline and learn about some of the challenges facing our coastal areas,&#8221; Coastcare Victoria co-ordinator Laura Town-Hopkinson said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This free program has something for everyone, including guided walks, rockpool rambles, snorkelling, bug blitzes and wildlife talks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Summer by the Sea attracts thousands of people every year with events spanning Victoria&#8217;s coastline, and we&#8217;re expecting the 2024 program to be hugely popular.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Summer by the Sea Program is funded by the $13.7 million VicCoasts initiative.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to book activities, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/summerbythesea.vic.gov.au\">summerbythesea.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIAN of all ages can explore and learn about the amazing coastal and marine environments where they live or holiday through Coastcare Victoria&#8217;s Summer by the Sea program. 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