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World Ocean Day – 2nd Annual Celebration
May 31 @ 6:00 PM - June 1 @ 7:00 PM EDT
A weekend of all-ages fun and learning with ocean-focused organizations, ocean-themed carnival games, immersive learning activities and presentations.
WHERE: Whale Sanctuary Visitor Centre: 8186 HIGHWAY 7, SHERBROOKE, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
WHEN: Saturday, May 31st, 6:00-7:30pm and Sunday, June 1st, 1-4pm
Co-hosted by St Mary’s Municipality and the Whale Sanctuary Project in Sherbrooke, NS, we will explore our connection to the ocean, focus on sustainability, and the importance of a healthy ocean for all — and our collective connection to it. As part of the international World Ocean Day movement and in tandem with the Ocean Week Canada collective, this will be a family-friendly opportunity to learn about the ocean and its denizens and to improve literacy in Nova Scotia.
Come together with our ocean community for two special events:
My Life Re-Homing Whales and Dolphins to the Ocean
Saturday, May 31st, 6:00pm
Guest Speaker: Jeff Foster, Animal Transfer & Rehab Coordinator for The Whale Sanctuary Project.
Jeff has worked in the marine mammal field for 45 years. He played a key role in helping return Keiko, the “Free Willy” whale, to his home waters in Iceland, and has been involved in many rescue, rehabilitation and release efforts for whales and dolphins.
Jeff has received numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to the marine mammal field, including NOAA’s Environmental Hero of the Year 2006, received for his dolphin rescue work during hurricane Katrina and the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
For this special Ocean Day event, Jeff will be sharing some of his remarkable stories from in the field.
Ocean Day Afternoon of Family Fun & Mind-Expanding Activities
Sunday, June 1st, 1-4pm.
Join us for an afternoon of all-ages fun and learning with local ocean-focused organizations.
Enjoy the ocean-themed carnival games, arts & crafts, face painting, and immersive learning activities for youth.
Both events are free. Light refreshments will be available, and everyone is welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Visit our local Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/whalesanctuaryporthilford