Lifelong Learners Adult Coastal Camp
Schedule
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
9741 Ocean Shr Blvd | Palm Coast, FL
About this Event
This three-day educational program will bring the classroom into the field as we learn about our coasts and estuaries.
Lifelong Learners: Adult Coastal Camp
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 on foot and by kayak,
- learn about monitoring efforts researchers use to understand our coastal environment, and
- share stewardship opportunities that everyone can take part in.
WHEN: March 24-26, each day from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meeting locations vary by day, although all are at or within a five minute drive of the GTM NERR Marineland Field Station, located at 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd in northern Flagler County. You will be your own transportation between locations and bringing a packed lunch with you each day.
AGENDA
March 24: introductions, estuarine plant identification activity, presentations on the GTM NERR, water quality, and plankton, and planton identifcation activity.
March 25: Paddle in Matanzas River with Ripple Effect Ecotours in the moring and learn about solutions by playing the Watershed Game in the afternoon.
March 26: Presentations on on sand dunes and sea turtles, rocky intertidal exploration and dune plant identification at the beach, discussions and games related to stewardship actions.
This program is hosted jointly by the Florida Sea Grant program at UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County and the Friends of the GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve, led by Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Carolyn and GTM Research Reserve Environmental Specialist John.
UF/IFAS Extension is an equal opportunity institution. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 296.26, F.S. persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notify University of Florida/IFAS Volusia County no later than one week prior to the course at (386) 822-5778.
Please contact Carolyn at 386-437-7464 or via email at [email protected] with any questions.
NOTE: This is the same program as the Lifelong Learners program run by UF/IFAS Extension. There is also an Eventbrite page under their account. You may register through either page!
Where is it happening?
9741 Ocean Shr Blvd, 9741 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Palm Coast, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 150.00



















