- Various dates in 2024
- Each session will last 2 hours
- Free to participate and includes a complimentary visit to SEA LIFE Manchester
- Suitable for the whole family
Canal Clean Event Calendar
Saturday 20th January | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm - 3pm |
Thursday 22nd February | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 21st March | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Saturday 27th April | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 23rd May | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 20th June | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Saturday 20th July | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 22nd August | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Wednesday 18th September | Formby Beach | 11am-1pm |
Saturday 12th October | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 21st November | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
Thursday 19th December | Bridgewater Canal Clean | 1pm-3pm |
How to join
At SEA LIFE Manchester, we've recognised the importance of access to outdoor space for all.
Our local canals in the area see tons of litter (and larger items!) dumped there every year. SEA LIFE Manchester conduct canal cleans every month and we need your help!
Join us to help keep our local canals litter free to help protect the creatures and our environment and you will get yourself FREE entry into SEA LIFE Manchester so you will feel great too!
You can select a date or participate monthly by completing our sign up form below.
Places are limited and your participation will be confirmed via email.
Also worth knowing...
Note that in severe weather we may have to cancel.
- What to wear: We recommend you dress for the season/weather and please wear appropriate footwear, sturdy shoes are a must for protection.
- What to bring: All equipment including litter grabbers, Hi-Vis vests, bin bags etc will be provided by SEA LIFE Manchester. If you're picking litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. We'd also recommend you pack a bag with a few essentials like sunscreen (during the warmer season), hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).
- Capacity: We have a capacity limit of 100 people for our canal cleans. You will receive a confirmation email if you have successfully signed up.
If you need to contact us regarding one of our canal cleans please email ConservationSLM@merlinentertainments.biz
Help us with the Turtle Tally!
We’re helping Turtle Tally UK to keep track of sightings of terrapins and turtles in our waterways.
Whilst you clean the canals we are asking volunteers to keep their eye out for these creatures and note any sightings.
Read more about the Turtle Tally UK’s work here: https://www.turtletally.co.uk/