Avalon Dune Anchor Lab

Avalon is a strong place to talk about dunes because children can usually see the link between sand and vegetation. Wind moves loose sand easily, but roots help trap and hold it in place. Over time, plants help build and stabilise dunes, which then protect areas behind the beach from wind and storm impacts.

This is a helpful stop for teaching that plants are not just decoration. On coasts, many plants are active engineers. Their leaves slow wind, their stems catch sand and their roots help stop entire systems from blowing apart. Without dune vegetation, beaches can become much more vulnerable.