2004 Listings

(1)
Organisation: Essex Estuary Initiative
Where: Brightlingsea Town Hard
Tel: 01206 282480
Start Time: 11am
Finish Time: 4pm
Extra Details: Ferry launch at 11am, smuggling re-enactment, story walks at 11.30am & 2.30pm, meet outside Colne Yacht Club) Face painting, mud and marine life activities for children, visit the Essex smack 'Pioneer'

(2)
Organisation:The Blackwater Project / Jo Carrington
Where: West Mersea Beach
Tel: 0161 875748
Start Time: 11am
Finish Time: 4.00pm
Extra Details: West Mersea Beach, Wish for the sea maze, ceremony of flags, climate change game, badges and magical marine animals, mud sieving/mosaics, knotting, recycling game.

(3)
Organisation: Crouch & Roach Estuary Project
Where: Battlesbridge, opposite Battlebridge Antique Centre
Tel: 01612 785069
Start Time: 11am
Finish Time: 3.00pm
Extra Details: Lowtide craft workshop

(4)
Organisation: Crouch & Roach Estuary Project
Where: Riverside Park, Burnham on Crouch
Tel: 01621 785069
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: 4pm
Extra Details: LowTide craft workshop

(5)
Organisation: Thames Estuary Partnership
Where: Rainham Marshes
Tel: 0207 6795299
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: 12pm
Extra Details: A guided walk along the riverside, see the Neolithic Forest revealed, local bird experts, make giant picture of flotsam, investigate minibeasts, pond dipping

(6)
Organisation: Thames Estuary Partnership
Where: Battersea Park, London
Tel: 0207 6795299
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Finish Time:
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(7)
Organisation: Thames Estuary Partnership
Where: Crayford Marsh, Crayford Ness
Tel: 0207 6795299
Start Time: 10pm
Finish Time: 2pm
Extra Details: Fore-shore clean up, local environmental experts, displays, bugs and beasties hunt, children’s activities. +Tidal Marsh Walk at 10:00am, meet at Slade Green Station, Dartford.

(8)
Organisation: Medway Swale Estuary Project
Where: Isle of Sheppey, Leysdown coastal park - opposite childrens play area.
Tel: 01795 590112
Start Time: 11am
Finish Time: 12.30pm
Extra Details: Celebrate sea life and take part in artwork on the beach. Wear old clothes

(9)
Organisation: Thanet Coast Project
Where: Pegwell bay
Tel: 01843 577672
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: 1.00pm
Extra Details: Life’s a Beach in 2004 -10am - 1pm BEACH CLEAN in Cliffsend. Free Hugin Picnic site parking – get your ticket from the kiosk. Meet: Pegwell Bay Beach - below the former hoverport access road. 2-4 Help local artist Ruth Cutler with 'Salvage Art'

(10)
Organisation: White Cliffs Countryside Project
Where: Sandwich bay
Tel: 01304 364326
Start Time: 2pm
Finish Time: 4pm
Extra Details: Guided walk

(11)
Organisation: White Cliffs Countryside Project
Where: White Cliffs Countryside Project
Tel: 01304 241806
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: 3pm
Extra Details: Ecofayre

(12)
Organisation: Nausicaa
Where: Boulogne, France
Tel: 0033 (0) 321309999
Start Time: TBA
Finish Time: TBA
Extra Details: Guided walk

(13)
Organisation: L’Adeeli
Where: Dunkirke, France
Tel: 0033 (0) 328 268676
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: noon
Extra Details: Guided walk

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Organisation:
Where: De Panne Beach, Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 10:30
Finish Time: 16:00
Extra Details:

• From 10:30 - A unique tour on an amphibious boat to discover the beach and what lies beyond.
• 11:00 - Traditional fishermen at work.
• 10:00-12:30 - Land yacht activity.
• 14:00 - 'Sand under your Feet' beach walk with nature guide.
• 10:00-16:00 - Make sea monsters with materials washed ashore, kite flying, storytelling, flag exhibition.

Where: De Panne Town Hall, Zeelaan 21
Start time: 20.00
Finish Time: ?
Extra Details: Theatre piece played by youngsters "Tanne's Light"

• Discover the world between high tide and low tide: a guided tour of the brand new shell room.
  
• Use the lab to research items that have been washed ashore. With expert assistance.
  
• Help in the realisation of a permanent art piece in the centre's front garden.
  
  

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Organisation:
Where: Koksijde, Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 11:00
Finish Time: 13:00
Extra Details:

• Journey along the beach with a photo identification game (registration at chapel Ster van de Zee).
• Guided walk with expert (starting point on de dyke near car park Ster der Zee).
  
  

(17)
Organisation:
Where: Nieuwpoort-Bad, Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 9:30
Finish Time: 13:00
Extra Details:

• 9:30 - Guided walk: exploring the world between high tide and low tide in the saltmarshes and mudflats. With expert guide.
• 10:00-13:00 - Guided shrimp fishing on the beach near Hendrikaplein, Nieuwpoort-Bad.
  
  

(18)
Organisation: AMINAL dept. Nature/coastal zone
Where: Flemish Nature Reserve De Ijzermonding, Belgium. Parking Halvemaanstraat (side street of the coastal road Nieuwpoort-Lombardsijde)
Tel No: 00 32 58 422151
Fax No: 00 32 58 422152
E-mail: Natuur.Nachtegaal@lin.Vlaanderen.be
Start Time: 09:30
Finish Time: 11:30
Extra Details: Guided walk: Explore the interesting world between low and high tide in the nature reserve 'De Ijzermonding'! There is also the added option to join in with the shrimp fishing in Nieuwpoort-Bad (see 18), by taking the ferry to Westerstaketsel. (Please note: the ferry does not sail in bad weather. For enquiries please phone ferry information 00 32 477 221936). Please wear wellie boots and bring a pair of binoculars!

(19)
Organisation:
Where: Middelkerke-Westende, Belgium
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Start Time: 06:00
Finish Time: 13:00
Extra Details:

• 06:00 - Guided dune walk in search of birds. Departure at tourism office of Westende. Drinks at finish point.
• 09:00 - 11:00 - Shrimp fishing and sorting the catch of the day on the beach near Rauschenbergplein, Westende.
• 11:00 - 13:00 - Guided beach walk with drink on arrival. Departure at tourist office at Westende.
  
  

(20)
Organisation: Horizon Educatief
Where: Oostende (Open Air centre Duin en Zee, Fortstraat 128, Oostende), Belgium
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Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time: 17:00
Extra Details: 'Sea without frontiers'. Scientists, artists, nature guides and musicians will help you discover the beauties of the sea and beach at low tide.

(21)
Organisation:
Where: Bredene, Belgium
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Start Time:
Finish Time:
Extra Details: Guided beach and dunes walk. Departure from information booth, Kapelstraat - Tram stop 'campings'.

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Organisation:
Where: De Haan-Wenduine (near Rotonde, Wenduine), Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 09:30
Finish Time: 12:00
Extra Details: Kids' drawing competition on the subject of the sea, beach and dunes.

(23)
Organisation:
Where: Zeebrugge beach, near Badenbuilding, the 'Week of the Sea' tent, Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time: 17:00
Extra Details:

• All day: Sand sculpture competition
• 10:00 - 12:00 - Low tide walks
• 13:30 - 17:00 - Stories from the sea, creative workshops with materials 'donated' by the sea, kite flying.
  
  

(24)
Organisation:
Where: Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Tel No:
Start Time: 09:00
Finish Time: 17:00
Extra Details:

• 09:00 - 11:00 - A local fisherman's catch of the day
• 09:30 - Guided walk between low and high tide, at beach of nature reserve 'Baai van Heist;.
• 11:00 - Free visit of the Scute + beach walk along low waterline with nature guide
• 14:00 - 17:00 - Sea painting sessions with the Art Academy, kite making, making musical instruments from recycled materials and performance, research in laboratorium and biobelletax, guided waterline walks.
  
  

(25)
Organisation: AMINAL dept. Nature/coastal zone
Where: Nature reserve Baai van Heist, Heist, Belgium
Tel No: 00 32 58 422151
Fax: 00 32 58 422152
E-mail: : Natuur.Nachtegaal@lin.Vlaanderen.be
Start Time: 09:30
Finish Time: 11:30 approximately
Extra Details: Guided walk: 'The world between low and high tide'. Explore the intriguing world between high and low tide in natre reserve 'the Bay of Heist'. Meet on the beach in front of Heldenplein in Heist.

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Organisation: St. Het Zeeuwse Landschap
Where: Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, Emmadorp, Zeeland
Tel no: 0031 (0)114 633110 Fax: 0031 (0)114 633111
E-mail: j.neve@hetzeeuwselandschap.nl / d.de.putter@hetzeeuwselandschap.nl
Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time: Approx. 13:30
Extra Details: Guided walk in heavy terrain (mud, uneven terrain, drift sand)
Costs: €5 p.p (min. of €50/group) or Under 16's: €2.50 p.p. School groups: contribution of €50. Maximum group size: 30 persons. The walk is free for members of St. Het Zeeuwse Landschap.
Directions: Terneuzen, Hulst, Nieuw-Namen: follow signs B2C (8km). Antwerpen, Gent: turn off at exit Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Exit Kieldrecht. Nieuw-Namen, follow signs B2C (8km)
Due to the type of terrain, we regret to inform you that children under 10 or individuals suffering ill health or restricted mobility cannot take part. Heart patients and pregnant women are strongly discouraged from taking part. Dogs are not allowed.
Please wear appropriate (water proof) clothing and good fitting, knee-height wellie boots. Bring a packed lunch and drink. You are advised to bring an extra pair of dry clothes to change into after the walk.
Advance bookings only. Please book in writing with: Bezoekerscentrum Saeftinghe, Emmaweg 4, 4568 PW, Nieuw-Namen.

(27)
Organisation: Nationaal Park Oosterschelde/Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap/Biologische Werkgroep NOB
Where: Neeltje Jans, Oosterscheldekant, Zeeland..
Tel No: 0113 211675
Fax: 0113 250955 E-mail: r.s.kuller@ivn.nl
Start Time: 12:00
Finish Time: 16:30
Extra Details: N57, take turn off Neeltje Jans/Delta Expo. Starting point for walks/activities: Startpunt Natuurexurcies (signposted from car park). Entrance fees: Free for members of St. het Zeeuwse Landschap/Natuurmonumenten, €2.00 for non-members, €1.00 for under 12's.

• 12:00 - 14:00 'Antiques Beach Show': Have you ever found items on the beach that you could not identify? Bring them along on LowTide day and have them examined by experts!
• 14:00 - 16:30 approx. - Guided walk along the flood line: the guides will show you the best spots, plant and animals of the site. There will also be a chance to learn about under the water flora and fauna, brought to shore by divers and displayed in aquaria.
  
  

(28)
Organisation: Ecoscope/Jeugd Natuur/Vogelwacht
Where: Little beach at Burghsluis, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland
Tel No: 00 31 (0)111 463400
Fax: 00 31 (0)111 463404
E-mail: info@ecoscope.nl
Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time: 12:00
Extra Details: Guided walk & rockpool search for flora and fauna along the low tide mark. Wellie boots recommended.
Directions: From Zierikzee, follow directions for Haamstede (N59). After traffic lights at Serooskerke take first left (Stolpweg). Follow to harbour at Burghsluis, turn left into car park at café 't Oliegeultje.
From Haamstede/Renesse: follow directions for Westerschouwen, take first left, at thew end turn right onto dyke. Follow to harbour at Burghsluis, turn left into car park at café 't Oliegeultje.