please note Coasters is on pause during winter 2034/24 our sessions are on pause and we aim to restart in Spring 2024.
Coasters is a coastal nature-connection programme for adults. Our multidisciplinary project explores our relationships to the changing coastal ecosystem through arts, creativity, wellbeing and citizen science activity that helps to nurture nature-connection.
Our experienced team leads activities to inspire and intrigue, by spending meaningful time together in the coastal environment and celebrating moments of ‘awe’ through sensory experiences. We make space for ‘lived’ and ‘learned’ experiences of the sea, valuing a range of perspectives as an asset. By creating a connection with the coastal ecosystem, we spark feelings of care and curiosity to learn more.
Our sessions have included the following activities: creative writing and poetry with writer Chris Smith; sand sediment exploring with conservation scientist Sasha Pinto; litter picking and citizen science data collection with Precious Plastic East; texture collecting and collage art with artist Claire Atherton.
Coasters sessions are open to adults living locally, with a focus on engaging with people experiencing health and social barriers to experiencing the beach and marine environment. A participant said:
“I found it calming and peaceful. Very interesting to look into my mind like I haven’t before and see the sea differently”
Coasters participant
The Coasters programme has been kindly supported by : Arnold Clark Community Fund, Natural England, Sea-Changers, The Timothy Colman Charitable Trust and Norwich Freemen’s Charity.
For dates and details about our Coasters programme, click here.
