Florida’s Marine Life Class Series

Monday Afternoons @ Mizell-Johnson State Park, Dania Beach
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This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Monday, May 5, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

(Page last updated: Wednesday, April 16, 2025)

Meeting Location

Mizell-Johnson State Park, 6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
We will meet at the Pelican Pavilion, if available. The Pelican Pavilion is located in the second to last parking lot (Parking Lot #5) at the far north of the park, across from the entrance to the U.S. Coast Guard facility.

Due to construction activities in the park, our normal meeting locations, the Osprey and Leatherback Pavilions, are no longer available to us for the remainder of the school year. Please be sure to check the class website for information on where we will be meeting in the park each month as we adjust to the construction activities.

Entrance Fee: The park entrance fee has been waived for this event. Upon entering the park, tell the park ranger at the entrance that you are attending a Saltwater Studies event.

Class Topic & Learning Activity

Let’s go snorkeling! Students will be provided with a basic overview of snorkeling equipment and safety before being led on a tour of the shallow waters near the park. This is a great opportunity for students to spot some of the marine life that was discussed during the year.

Water or Beach Activity

We will be going snorkeling! Both parents and students must be prepared to go in the water and bring their own mask and snorkel.
Appropriate Attire: Please come prepared to get wet! Have your child wear his or her swimsuit, beach-appropriate clothing, water shoes and bring a filled water bottle. Don’t forget your mask and snorkel!

Please make sure that your child wears the appropriate clothing for our class. If your child does not have the appropriate attire (i.e. swimming suit, water shoes or snorkel gear) to complete the planned activity, unfortunately he or she will not be able to participate.