TYBEE ISLAND WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Trawl to Trash: Building Community Solutions on Tybee’s Shoreline
A hands-on workshop on Tybee Island that teaches participants aged 8 and up to build debris-collecting bags from recycled shrimp nets and mobilize local stewardship.
Trawl to Trash: Building Community Solutions on Tybee’s Shoreline.
On Tybee Island, a modest workshop stitches together two urgent ideas: practical skill-building and coastal stewardship. The Trawl to Trash program brings participants into a classroom and community cycle that explains how marine debris enters Georgia’s waterways and then walks them through constructing reusable trawl bags from recycled shrimp net material so those bags can be used to remove litter from the coast.
Route Schematic
Workshop Route
The session moves through short, focused phases: education, construction, and application—each designed to link knowledge with action.
Intro: Marine Debris & Outreach
An educational segment that explains how litter reaches Georgia’s waterways and frames the outreach and stewardship goals of the program.
Hands-On Construction
Participants construct their own trawl-to-trash bags using recycled shrimp net material under guided instruction.
Application & Stewardship
Discussion and encouragement to use the constructed bags for debris collection along the coast and to promote behavioral change in local communities.
This program is geared toward participants aged 8 and up; operator guidance and the hands-on nature of the workshop mean the format may be adjusted for safety and learning needs.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The workshop pairs outreach and hands-on construction: an introduction to the problem of marine debris followed by guided assembly of trawl-to-trash bags from recycled shrimp net material. The intent is straightforward—equip participants with a reusable tool and the knowledge to use it in local cleanups, and to foster broader community stewardship.
THE IMPACT
Preventing Litter at the Source
The program focuses on preventing litter from entering the marine environment by educating communities about the impacts of marine debris and encouraging active removal efforts along Georgia’s waterways.
THE SKILL
Construct Your Own Trawl-to-Trash Bag
Participants learn to construct debris-collecting bags using recycled shrimp net material, turning discarded fishing materials into a tool for beach and waterway cleanups.
THE COMMUNITY
Family-Friendly Stewardship
Designed as a family-friendly initiative, the workshop is geared to participants aged 8 and up and aims to empower community members to inspire behavioral change along Georgia’s coast.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants will construct trawl-to-trash bags from recycled shrimp net material as part of the session; no additional gear requirements are specified in the provided information.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center hosts the workshop; the Trawl to Trash program is supported by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant with funding from the National Sea Grant College Program.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who runs the Trawl to Trash Workshop on Tybee Island?
The workshop is offered through the Tybee Island Marine Science Center; the Trawl to Trash program was launched by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant with support from the National Sea Grant College Program.
What will I do during the workshop?
Participants learn about marine debris and construct debris-collecting bags using recycled shrimp net material, with the goal of using those bags to collect and remove debris from Georgia’s waterways.
What ages can participate?
The program is family-friendly and is geared toward participants aged 8 and up.
Does the program focus on outreach as well as cleanup?
Yes; the program engages the public in outreach and stewardship activities that educate communities about the impacts of marine debris and encourage use of recycled trawl bags for debris removal.
Are the trawl bags made from new materials?
No; the workshop uses recycled shrimp net material to construct trawl-to-trash bags.
Is there information about cost or scheduling in the provided details?
Not specified in the provided information; scheduling and any fees are not included.
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