About this Event
From the coastal wetlands to the beaches, this three-day camp for lifelong learners will bring the classroom into the field throughout Flagler County. Lifelong Learners will:
- explore marshes, estuaries, rocky intertidal zone, and dunes via foot and kayak
- learn about monitoring efforts researchers use to understand our coastal environment, and
- share stewardship opportunities that everyone can take part in.
WHEN
July 16-18, 2024
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
*This camp will also be offered on July 9-11. Information and registration for that offering is through the .
WHERE
Meeting locations vary by day. You will be your own transportation between locations. Please refer to the agenda below.
AGENDA (subject to change)
July 16, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Meet at Princess Place Preserve's Legacy House
2280 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL 32137
- Introductions, Please bring an estuarine-related item that is important to you and be prepared to share it's story with the group.
- Learn about estuaries and marsh walk
- Lunch, Please bring your own lunch.
- Planet Plankton
- Reflection and wrap-up
July 17, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Meet at Ripple Effect Ecotours
101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Paddle in Matanzas River with Ripple Effect Ecotours
- Return to Ripple Effect and travel to GTM Research Reserve's Marineland Field Station
- Water quality within the watershed
- Lunch, Please bring your own lunch.
- The Watershed Game
- Reflection and Wrap-Up
July 18, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the GTM Research Reserve's Marineland Field Station
9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Beach walk: Rocky intertidal exploration and dune discussions
- Dune and beach monitoring
- Lunch, Please bring your own lunch. Ragga Surf Food Truck is open this day if you'd like to get lunch from there.
- Stewardship actions
- Share estuary diorama
- Reflection and Evaluations
HOSTS
This program is being led by Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Carolyn Kovacs ([email protected]) and GTM Research Reserve Collaboration Coordinator Kaitlyn Dietz ([email protected]).
ACCESSIBILITY
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, please contact the UF/IFAS Flagler County Extension Office at [email protected] or 386-437-7464 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
QUESTIONS
Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
9741 Ocean Shore Blvd, 9741 Ocean Shore Boulevard, St. Augustine, United States
USD 150.00
