EDGE Tour - Costa Rica
Beach Clean Up Report
This morning, the group grabbed our shovel and rakes for a beach clean up. Though it seemed like a simple task, it was one of the more eye opening experiences of my life. We had visited the beach many times, but I had never noticed the sheer amount of plastics washed up on the shore. We split up and my group walked for nearly an hour north, picking up as much as we could. After all that time, we had only walked maybe 30 metres. It felt like we did nothing. Ocean pollution is such an easy problem to ignore, but it’s extremely overwhelming to face. Even though we barley made a dent in the beach, It was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done in a long time. It made me feel like I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing, almost purpose giving. - Ella McGillivray
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
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