Lifelong Learners: Adult Coastal Camp

The class is currently full - we may add a couple of additional spaces, so if you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email c.kovacs@ufl.edu. In addition, we still have space in the first week of the program (same program, just different dates - July 9-11) Registration for that offering is through the Friends of the GTM Reserve - please use that link to find the details and registration.

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 Friends of the GTM Reserve.

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 (c.kovacs@ufl.edu) and GTM Research Reserve Collaboration Coordinator Kaitlyn Dietz (kaitlyn.dietz@floridadep.gov).

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 c.kovacs@ufl.edu or 386-437-7464 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

If you would like to participate in this program but the cost makes it inaccessible to you, please reach out to c.kovacs@ufl.edu, as a limited number of partial scholarships are available.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations with a full refund can be granted up to one week prior to the start of the program. You will need to reach out to c.kovacs@ufl.edu to arrange this.

QUESTIONS
Reach out to c.kovacs@ufl.edu with any questions.