Florida’s Marine Life Class Series

Tuesday Mornings @ Mizell-Johnson State Park, Dania Beach
Secular

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM

(Page last updated: Tuesday, October 14, 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 dolphins. Class discussion will provide an overview of toothed whales focusing on oceanic dolphins while incorporating various visual aids. For the learning activity students will complete a worksheet that reviews dolphin anatomy and/or enjoy a game on dolphin behaviors, depending on time available.

Water or Beach Activity

The beach activity includes a scavenger hunt where students use a field guide to identify marine life.

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.