Whiskey Creek Wading Tour
Jun
20
9:00 AM09:00

Whiskey Creek Wading Tour

Participants will be led on a guided wading tour of Whiskey Creek and participate in a FDEP-permitted scientific study. Hand nets and buckets will be used to catch species such as blue crabs, juvenile fish and hermit crabs. Species will then be identified, photographically documented and measured before being returned to the waterway. Following the event, Saltwater Studies will compile recorded data into a report and submit it to the FDEP. This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in citizen science! Please come prepared to get wet!

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Mangrove Kayak
Jun
23
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Kayak

Participants will be led on a guided kayak through Whiskey Creek in Dania Beach. This is a sheltered waterway lined by mangroves that provides a great opportunity to see a variety of marine life. This is a great location to kayak during the winter months as manatees are frequently seen in the area due to the proximity to the FPL’s warm water discharge on the west side of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. 

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Mangrove Kayak
Jun
24
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Kayak

Participants will be led on a guided kayak through Whiskey Creek in Dania Beach. This is a sheltered waterway lined by mangroves that provides a great opportunity to see a variety of marine life. This is a great location to kayak during the winter months as manatees are frequently seen in the area due to the proximity to the FPL’s warm water discharge on the west side of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. 

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Artificial Reef Snorkel
Jun
27
9:00 AM09:00

Artificial Reef Snorkel

Participants will be given an overview of marine species commonly seen in South Florida’s reef systems. After a brief introduction, participants will be led along an artificial reef system and snorkel tour in the crystal blue waters adjacent to Phil Foster Park in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Artificial Reef Snorkel
Jul
14
9:00 AM09:00

Artificial Reef Snorkel

Participants will be given an overview of marine species commonly seen in South Florida’s reef systems. After a brief introduction, participants will be led along an artificial reef system and snorkel tour in the crystal blue waters adjacent to Phil Foster Park in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Mangrove Kayak
Jul
22
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Kayak

Participants will be led on a guided kayak through Whiskey Creek in Dania Beach. This is a sheltered waterway lined by mangroves that provides a great opportunity to see a variety of marine life. This is a great location to kayak during the winter months as manatees are frequently seen in the area due to the proximity to the FPL’s warm water discharge on the west side of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. 

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Mangrove Kayak
Jul
23
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Kayak

Participants will be led on a guided kayak through Whiskey Creek in Dania Beach. This is a sheltered waterway lined by mangroves that provides a great opportunity to see a variety of marine life. This is a great location to kayak during the winter months as manatees are frequently seen in the area due to the proximity to the FPL’s warm water discharge on the west side of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. 

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Whiskey Creek Wading Tour
Aug
4
9:00 AM09:00

Whiskey Creek Wading Tour

Participants will be led on a guided wading tour of Whiskey Creek and participate in a FDEP-permitted scientific study. Hand nets and buckets will be used to catch species such as blue crabs, juvenile fish and hermit crabs. Species will then be identified, photographically documented and measured before being returned to the waterway. Following the event, Saltwater Studies will compile recorded data into a report and submit it to the FDEP. This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in citizen science! Please come prepared to get wet!

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Artificial Reef Snorkel
Aug
11
9:00 AM09:00

Artificial Reef Snorkel

Participants will be given an overview of marine species commonly seen in South Florida’s reef systems. After a brief introduction, participants will be led along an artificial reef system and snorkel tour in the crystal blue waters adjacent to Phil Foster Park in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Artificial Reef Snorkel
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00

Artificial Reef Snorkel

Participants will be given an overview of marine species commonly seen in South Florida’s reef systems. After a brief introduction, participants will be led along an artificial reef system and snorkel tour in the crystal blue waters adjacent to Phil Foster Park in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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2025-2026 Florida Marine Animals Field Course | Middle School (Biblically-Based)
Sep
5
10:00 AM10:00

2025-2026 Florida Marine Animals Field Course | Middle School (Biblically-Based)

This Field Course will provide a biblically-based, hands-on overview of various marine species present in South Florida. The intent of this course is to provide detailed information about local marine life, an opportunity to interact with our local marine environment and to encourage students to think critically about how the Bible pertains to science.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Jupiter | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)
Sep
9
9:30 AM09:30

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Jupiter | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. Towards the end of the school year, we will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Jupiter | Tuesday Afternoons (Biblically-Based)
Sep
9
1:00 PM13:00

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Jupiter | Tuesday Afternoons (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. For one of the classes, we will also enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series | Middle School (Biblically-Based)
Sep
12
9:00 AM09:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series | Middle School (Biblically-Based)

This class series will provide a biblically-based, hands-on overview of various marine species present in South Florida. The intent is to provide information about local marine life, an opportunity to enjoy our local marine environments and to encourage students to interact with the Lord through His Creation. All students should be physically fit and capable of moderate levels of exercise.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)
Sep
16
9:00 AM09:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Secular)
Sep
16
9:30 AM09:30

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Secular)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. For the final class of the school year, we will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Secular)
Sep
16
11:00 AM11:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Secular)

  • Mizell-Johnson State Park (map)
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Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Afternoons (Biblically-Based)
Sep
16
1:00 PM13:00

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Dania Beach | Tuesday Afternoons (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. For the final class of the school year, we will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Jupiter | Wednesday 9 AM (Biblically-Based)
Sep
17
9:00 AM09:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Jupiter | Wednesday 9 AM (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Jupiter | Wednesday 11 AM (Biblically-Based)
Sep
17
11:00 AM11:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Jupiter | Wednesday 11 AM (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Boynton Beach | Thursday Mornings (Biblically-Based)
Sep
18
9:00 AM09:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Boynton Beach | Thursday Mornings (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Boynton Beach | Thursday Mornings (Secular)
Sep
18
11:00 AM11:00

2025-2026 Adventure Learning Series @Boynton Beach | Thursday Mornings (Secular)

  • Boynton Beach Inlet Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this adventure-based marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach to learn about local marine life. For each class, students will be provided with a thirty-minute overview of five to seven local marine species followed by an hour of exploration including water and beach activities.

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2025-2026 Florida Marine Animals Field Course | High School (Biblically-Based)
Sep
22
10:00 AM10:00

2025-2026 Florida Marine Animals Field Course | High School (Biblically-Based)

This Field Course will provide a biblically-based, hands-on overview of various marine species present in South Florida. The intent of this course is to provide detailed information about local marine life, an opportunity to interact with our local marine environment and to encourage students to think critically about how the Bible pertains to science.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Boynton Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)
Sep
23
9:30 AM09:30

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Boynton Beach | Tuesday Mornings (Biblically-Based)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. Towards the end of the school year, we will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Boynton Beach | Tuesday Afternoons (Secular)
Sep
23
1:00 PM13:00

2025-2026 Florida's Marine Life Class Series @Boynton Beach | Tuesday Afternoons (Secular)

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. For the final class of the school year, we will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

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Marine Life Presentation
Oct
15
11:00 AM11:00

Marine Life Presentation

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Join Saltwater Studies for fun, interactive discussion on Florida’s local marine life! A marine biologist will provide information regarding a variety of local marine species, incorporating a number of exciting visual aids and specimens. This presentation does not include any beach or water activities but families are welcome to enjoy the park either before or after the presentation. Registration is required to attend.

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Marine Life Presentation
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00

Marine Life Presentation

Join Saltwater Studies for fun, interactive discussion on Florida’s local marine life! A marine biologist will provide information regarding a variety of local marine species, incorporating a number of exciting visual aids and specimens. This presentation does not include any beach or water activities but families are welcome to enjoy the park either before or after the presentation. Registration is required to attend.

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Marine Life Presentation
Feb
4
11:00 AM11:00

Marine Life Presentation

  • Living Learning Libraries (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Saltwater Studies for fun, interactive discussion on Florida’s local marine life! A marine biologist will provide information regarding a variety of local marine species, incorporating a number of exciting visual aids and specimens. This presentation does not include any beach or water activities but families are welcome to enjoy the park either before or after the presentation. Registration is required to attend.

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Marine Life Presentation
Feb
18
1:00 PM13:00

Marine Life Presentation

Join Saltwater Studies for fun, interactive discussion on Florida’s local marine life! A marine biologist will provide information regarding a variety of local marine species, incorporating a number of exciting visual aids and specimens. This presentation does not include any beach or water activities but families are welcome to enjoy the park either before or after the presentation. Registration is required to attend.

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Shark Tooth Laboratory
Aug
5
9:00 AM09:00

Shark Tooth Laboratory

Students will be provided with a discussion on sharks focusing on myths, behaviors and conservation efforts. Following the discussion, students will divide into small groups and complete a shark tooth laboratory where they learn to identify different sharks based on the shape of their teeth.

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Sea Shell Snorkel
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00

Sea Shell Snorkel

Participants will enjoy a guided snorkel in the crystal blue waters off the beach at Coral Cove Park. This area has limestone formations that extend from the beach underwater, creating a unique marine habitat for a variety of fish, crustaceans and mollusks. The waters just offshore are a great location for collecting sea shells, spotting reef fish and maybe even a stone crab or two.

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Blowing Rocks Beach Walk
May
26
11:00 AM11:00

Blowing Rocks Beach Walk

Participants will enjoy exploring one of the few naturally occurring rocky shores in South Florida. This tour begins with a basic overview of the rocky shore ecosystem before we will head out in search of marine life along the waterward side of the rocks. An excellent place to find seashells, participants are encouraged to search in the nooks and crannies of the rock face to find their beach treasures. Our tour will conclude at the south end of the park where we will explore a series of tide pools at low tide. Come prepared to scramble!

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Sea Shell Collection & Identification Tour
May
5
9:00 AM09:00

Sea Shell Collection & Identification Tour

Participants will be led on a beach walk to collect shells on beautiful Tigertail Beach in Marco Island. Known for its white sand beaches and stunning turquoise water as well as its abundance of marine life, this beach is a must-see hot spot of the Florida West Coast.

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Coral Cove Beach Walk
Oct
18
12:30 PM12:30

Coral Cove Beach Walk

This tour includes a beach walk at Coral Cove Park on Jupiter Island. In addition to a sandy beach, Coral Cove Park also includes an Anastasia limestone formation which has been eroded by the waves. The rocky shoreline includes opportunities to search for marine life in the tide pools and collect numerous sea shells.

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Mangrove Hike & Kayak
Jul
26
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Hike & Kayak

Participants will be led on a guided hike through a mangrove forest where they will be given a biblical overview of the mangrove ecosystem. Chasing mangrove crabs, licking salt off mangrove leaves, listening to snapping shrimp “pop” their warnings and spotting various fish hiding in the mangrove roots are all highlights of this portion of the field trip. Following the hike, participants will be led on a guided 1.5 hour kayak through the mangroves to offer them a water-based viewpoint.

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Rocky Intertidal Survey
Feb
4
9:00 AM09:00

Rocky Intertidal Survey

Participants will be led on a guided walk along Dania Beach and the fishing jetty where they will be given an overview of the rocky intertidal zone ecosystem. We will climb on the rocks and search the beach for marine life before touring the jetty to view animals normally missed by the untrained eye.

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Rocky Shore Beach Walk
Feb
3
9:00 AM09:00

Rocky Shore Beach Walk

Participants will be provided with an overview of the Rocky Shore ecosystem. They will be led on a guided beach walk along the rocky shores surrounding Boynton Beach Inlet. Participants will search the rocks and tide pools for different types of marine life such as crabs, mollusks and barnacles.

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Key Biscayne Snorkel
Jul
5
9:30 AM09:30

Key Biscayne Snorkel

This is a basic guided snorkel that will help participants learn how to identify various species of reef fish and become more comfortable snorkeling in the shallow waters off Key Biscayne. Participants will learn about the basics of fish identification and then be led on a snorkel in the beautiful blue waters next to the Cape Florida Lighthouse.

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Beach Clean-Up
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00

Beach Clean-Up

Participants will be led in a clean-up of the John U. Lloyd Park beach. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to practice biblically appropriate environmental stewardship and qualify for service hours. Trash bags will be provided. It is recommended that you bring your own gardening gloves. 

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Bathtub Reef Snorkel
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00

Bathtub Reef Snorkel

Participants will be led on a snorkel in the beautiful, turquoise waters of Bathtub Reef Beach and the adjacent lagoon. Bathtub Reef is an artificial reef runs parallel to the shoreline creating an excellent habitat for reef creatures and all sorts of marine life.

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Beach Surveying & Assessment
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00

Beach Surveying & Assessment

This is a hands-on field trip for students that are in 4th-12th grade. It offers a biblically-based overview of scientific techniques utilized in the assessment of a Sandy Beach Ecosystem. Students will learn how to perform a survey to determine if a beach is gaining or eroding sand, conduct a quantitative biological assessment and identify wave types and measure wave height.

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Water Quality Assessment
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00

Water Quality Assessment

This is a hands-on field trip for students that are in 4th-12th grade. It offers a biblically-based overview of environmental health and conservation or water resources. Students will learn how to collect water samples and analyze them for various parameters such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen and pH.

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Mangrove Hike
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00

Mangrove Hike

Participants will be led on a 60-minute guided hike through a mangrove forest where they will be given a biblical overview of the mangrove ecosystem. Chasing mangrove crabs, licking salt off mangrove leaves, listening to snapping shrimp “pop” their warnings and spotting various fish hiding in the mangrove roots are all highlights of this field trip.

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