\n9:30 am – Blowing Rocks Beach Walk<\/p>\n
WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0Hawley Education Center CONTACT:<\/strong>\u00a0Christa Jewett DETAILS: https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/KwykdSRd6bRn7n593<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sea Shell Snorkel – Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n Blowing Rocks Preserve is a conservation area maintained by The Nature Conservancy that boasts the longest stretch of limestone shoreline on the Atlantic Coast in the United States. The waters just offshore are one of the best locations on the Florida Atlantic Coast for collecting large and unique shells such as lettered olives, lion\u2019s paws, deer cowries, bittersweet clams, eastern oysters, helmet conchs, scotch bonnets and large moon snails. Participants will be provided with a biblically-based snorkel tour through the area. This field trip is not recommended for young children or novice snorkelers as it may include swimming up to 50 feet off the beach and diving down into waters as deep as 15 feet to collect sea shells. As there can sometimes be a strong tidal current that runs parallel to the shoreline, all participants must be strong swimmers as it may be necessary to swim against this current to return back to the meeting location. This area is also known for its abundance of sport fish. Tarpon, grey snapper, snook and margate all frequent these waters as well as some reef fish such as high hats, angels, wrasses and barracuda. Young children may accompany parents and older siblings and enjoy playing on the beach during the field trip. All participants must bring their own snorkel gear (mask and snorkel) and perforated or mesh shell collecting bags that can be used in the water. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied and supervised by a parent. Food is not allowed at the Preserve so please plan accordingly. There is a public park just 1 mile south of the Preserve where you can eat lunch. Participants will meet in the parking lot at the Hawley Education Center on the west side of Beach Road at Blowing Rocks Preserve (574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455-2804).<\/p>\n COST:<\/strong> $20 per person<\/p>\n Other Expenses:<\/strong> Blowing Rocks Preserve charges a $2 per person entry fee for anyone 12 years old and older. 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\nBlowing Rocks Preserve
\n574 South Beach Road
\nHobe Sound, FL 33455-2804<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>C: 954-895-8579<\/span>
E: christa@saltwaterstudies.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/a>Christa Jewett is the founder of Saltwater Studies, Inc., a company and ministry of the Lord that began in 2011. She has both a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Marine Biology and 17 years of experience in Marine Sciences. She has worked as a Marine Researcher and an Environmental Consultant studying numerous marine species in locales as varied as Great South Bay, New York, several Caribbean Islands and Queensland, Australia. She also has 13 years of experience in education, specializing in curriculum development, training and instruction of Marine, Environmental and Boating Safety Courses. She is also trained and certified in water rescue, boating safety, and sailboat operation. An accomplished writer, she is also a published author and editor of technical articles and educational curriculum. She personally compiles and\/or writes all Saltwater Studies curriculum in order to ensure classes are biblically-based while also offering scientifically accurate information. As an instructor, it is Christa\u2019s desire to foster in her students a respect and knowledge of the Bible, its scientific accounts, and our Creator-God as well as a love for the marine environment.<\/p>\n