Education
Living Shoreline Guided Tours
Every Tuesday & Thursday Integrated Environmental Science masters student Andrea leads guests on FREE walking tours of the MDC Living Shoreline Exhibit Area on Tuesdays & Thursdays* at: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Shoreline walking tours are FREE and open to the public. No reservations required. For more….
Intro to Archery Clinic
This archery clinic introduces children ages 8-12 to the basic skills needed to shoot a bow and arrow on a target range by certified USA Archery Level 2 instructors. Students will learn the parts of a bow and arrow as well as proper safety and shooting techniques. On the last day of the 6-week clinic,….
Florida Master Naturalist Program
Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this 6-day module provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in Florida – Coastal Uplands, Estuarine, and Nearshore Marine Environments. The program also addresses societies role in coastal areas, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.
Public, Private & Home School Programs
To reserve your next discovery follow these steps: 1. Review the MDC School Flyer and choose a program. 2. Visit our Online Calendar, find available dates and choose a “preferred and backup” date for your program. 3. Fill out the following School Program Reservation Request…
K–12 Field Trip Programs 2017
The Marine Discovery Center welcomes you and your students to “explore your water” through our hands-on and feet-wet programs. Activities include backwater ecotours among the mangroves, seine netting, water quality testing, invertebrate investigations, kayaking, GPS scavenger hunts, animal sign interpretation and much more! Browse through our list of exciting programs and let us plan your next student Discovery!
