What to Expect: 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. 

Who Can Attend: All ages are welcome to attend. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied and supervised by a parent.

What to Bring: Participants should wear beach appropriate clothing and come prepared to get wet! Bags, valuables, etc. should be left in vehicles. Items such as car keys or cell phones should be secured in a waterproof bag.

Where to Meet: Participants will meet at the park concession stand called BG Whiskey Creek Hideout located in Main Parking Lot #2 in Mizell-Johnson State Park (formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park) in Dania Beach, Florida (6503 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004).

Cost: $45 per person
Expenses: The park charges $40 (plus tax) for up 1.5 hours of kayak rental for a single kayak and $45 (plus tax) for a double kayak. If you provide your own kayak, you must also bring a life jacket. The park entrance fee is waived for those participating in Saltwater Studies events.