Florida’s Marine Life Class Series

Tuesday Mornings @ Mizell-Johnson State Park, Dania Beach
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Class Schedule
 

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Due to the poor weather forecast, December’s class has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27th. This means that we will have two classes in January: our regularly scheduled class on January 13th and a rescheduled class on January 27th. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in January!

 

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM

(Page last updated: Saturday, December 13, 2025)

 

Meeting Location

Mizell-Johnson State Park, 6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
We will be meeting at the Marina Pavilion located on the west side of the park. Upon entering the park, follow the signs to the marina. There will be a left turn into the marina parking lot about 1 mile after the park entrance. When you enter the marina parking lot, the paved path to the Marina Pavilion is in the northwest corner of the parking lot, just left of the boat ramps.

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

This month we will be discussing corals. Class discussion will review types of corals focusing on the differences between hard and soft corals while incorporating visual aids and specimens. Students will review specimens with microscopes and then for the learning activity enjoy a game called “Hard Versus Soft” where students will review specimens and differentiate between hard and soft coral species.

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Water or Beach Activity

The beach activity includes walking along the beach and searching for corals along the wrack line.

Appropriate Attire: It is always recommended that you come to class prepared to get wet. Have your child wear his or her swimsuit, beach-appropriate clothing, water shoes and bring a filled water bottle.

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.