2017 Homeschool Workshops
Click Dates Below to Register
Loggerhead Marinelife Center now offers workshops exclusively for homeschool students! This workshop series
focuses on various marine science topics, including marine biology, coastal ecology, veterinary science,
water quality, oceanography, and ocean conservation.
These workshops include hands-on activities and lessons for students ages 6-13.
Cost is $10/student for the 2 hour program; one free chaperone per family is required (and must stay on
campus for the duration of the program), but any additional chaperones will need to register as participants.
All Homeschool Workshops are non-refundable.
2017 Homeschool Workshop Schedule – Click Date Below to Register
| SEA TURTLES 101 Students will learn about the sea turtles of South Florida, with a focus on sea turtle biology, ecology, and rehabilitation. |
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| Wednesday, August 23rd | Wednesday, August 30th | |||
FIELD EXPERIENCES Students will explore the lagoon and estuary at DuBois Park through nature walks, snorkeling, and seine netting. *Ability to swim is mandatory! |
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| Tuesday, September 19th | ||||
ALL ABOUT PLANKTON – HOLIDAY BIOLUMINESCENCE! Students will get an introduction to plankton by taking a plankton tow in the ocean, creating their own planktonic creatures, and learning about amazing marine life that glows – bioluminescence! |
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| Tuesday, October 10th | Tuesday, October 17th | |||
KAYAK ADVENTURE Students will spend time kayaking among the mangrove ecosystem in Johnathan Dickinson State Park while learning about the plant, bird, and animal species they encounter. |
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| Tuesday, November 14th | Tuesday, November 21st | |||
LIVING BEACHES Students will learn about the coastal ecosystems of South Florida, and participate in a Hammock Hike & Beach Walk. |
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| Tuesday, December 5th | Tuesday, December 12th | |||