By The Sea Lecture Series

Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

Unwrap The Waves

Loggerhead Marinelife Center's Unwrap the Wave Initiative allows for students and community members to get into the "spirit" of conservation by collecting their candy wrappers from Halloween and recycling them.

Hike 2O

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Hike 2O Challenge - 2024
Friday, March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd

Grab your pack and gather your camping essentials for Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) annual Hike2O. The three-day, 2-night backcountry benefit will be held Friday, March 1st, 2024 - Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, where participants will join trail experts from the Florida Trail Association – Loxahatchee Chapter and Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff biologists as they are guided through some of the most iconic ecosystems of South Florida.

Registered participants will meet at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp (EYCC) before boarding a complimentary shuttle to the trail heads and begin the challenge. Two groups of participants will hike approximately 30 miles from the ocean and lake trailheads of the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail, connecting back at camp to symbolize the interconnectedness of Florida's natural waterways, enjoy a celebratory cook-out, awards ceremony, and complete the Hike2O challenge. Proceeds and funds raised from the Hike2O event will support Loggerhead Marinelife Center's marine conservation and education outreach to non-coastal schools across South Florida and promote environmental stewardship of Florida’s fresh and saltwater systems.

Each Hike2O registrant is REQUIRED to attend the *Virtual* Hike2O Mandatory Orientation Meeting on February 15, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. All participants will be responsible for packing and hiking with their own equipment and provisions. Please read the Hike2O Trail Conditions & Event Details section before committing to this event. Following registration, each participant will be provided with a detailed Hike2O Participant Packet with detailed information on safety protocols, communications, event preparation tips and Q&A with LMC staff. The full Hike2O event is limited to adults ages 18+.

Not able to attend or under 18? Supporters of all ages can still make an impact by matching $1 for each mile hiked, or in any amount you choose. Choose how you can support HERE.

Don’t fall behind the pack! Capacity is limited to 40 thru-hikers, virtual registration is unlimited. Previous hiking and camping experience are strongly suggested for thru-hikers as there will be minimal trail provision. Attendees are required to bring proper equipment as well. Registration starts at $195.00. Participants must be 18 years or older to register for the Hike2o Challenge. *All proceeds will directly support marine conservation and education outreach across South Florida and promote environmental stewardship of Florida’s fresh and saltwater systems. 

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Learn More?

Check back to sign up for a 30-minute information session and Q&A with our trail guides. Dates and times TBA.

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Register?

Use the link below to sign up.

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Sponsor

Our goal is to never exclude a hiker who can offer their passion for environmental stewardship on the trail. That's why we've teamed up with incredible sponsors that underwrite the registration costs of select thru-hikers who can help us fundraise by sharing their story and experience from the trail. If you are a resident of Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade counties, are willing to share your experience as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group in the outdoors, and are interested in thru-hiking with us, please contact the Hike2O team at [email protected].

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