To keep raising awareness for this outstanding Victorian community marine project, MESAC holds a series of inclusive, diverse talks, events, activities and workshops, both on the land and in the water for the community, offering something for everyone! Please see program below.
This exciting program is community oriented and open to all, offering a diverse array of onsite marine activities for primary and high school levels, as well as the broader community. We have activities for disabled people and families to enjoy the marine environment – snorkelling and sailing – these days are special and unforgettable experiences.
All events are run by a group of amazingly creative, agile and dedicated volunteers. All events are either free of charge or entry by gold coin donation, and sometimes we raise money for specific environmental causes.
We wish to thank our wonderful sponsors for their assistance in bringing our events to fruition – Coastcare Victoria, Bendigo Bank Beaumaris, Bayside Beaches Real Estate, Beaumaris Books, Beaumaris Rotary, Bayside Meditation, over 100 artists and photographers, and so many others from the community who offer their talents and time so generously.
Unfortunately the spread of the worldwide COVID-19 virus pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works for everyone including MESAC. Some of the events below are affected and it remains to be seen how the year will unfold. Some talks we are able to hold as online webinars. We will let everyone know the outcomes as they unfold. Many thanks for your continued support.
MESAC events planned for 2020 |
Max numbers each event | |
| Jan-20 | Summer By The Sea – 5 MESAC activities | 150 |
| Sat 18 Apr | National Heritage event RP Sanctuary in conjunction with Beaumaris Rotary. [Local aboriginal heritage, Coastal geography, and local fossils] – POSTPONED DO TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | 30 |
| Sat -Sun; 2-3 May |
5th Annual Marine Art Show – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | 1000 |
| Sun 21 Jun | 5th Winter solstice walk [Geomorphology, Fossils and Bay History] – Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic | 50 |
| Wed 22 Jul | Sponsoring /managing visit of North Carolina Teachers for Bayside visit, [MESAC, CITSCI and visit Beaumaris Secondary College] – Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic | 100 |
| Sun 16 Aug & Sun 23 Aug | National Science Week – two online webinars from local marine experts via Zoom straight into the comfort of your own home! Shannon Hurley – A digital shark immersion – a journey from fear to ‘giving a fish’! BOOKED OUT!
Dr Kate Robb, Marine Mammal Foundation – Port Phillip’s endangered Burrunan dolphins. BOOKED OUT! |
200 |
| Sun 27 Sep | SOLD OUT! |
100 |
| Oct | Seaweeds Identification pressing and art forms – to be confirmed | 30 |
| Nov | Third Annual Marine Photography course – to be confirmed | 30 |
| Dec | Aboriginal Djambana Walk – Table Rock, water holes, didgeridoo and clap sticks – to be confirmed | 50 |
| Ongoing | Development and sponsoring of public RAKALI location program Port Phillip Bay wide | |
| Ongoing | Various school and University visits on request | |