All summer long, we have some great summer nature programs for families lined up. We are trying something a little different this year, and we are hoping people will sign up for programs in advance, so the staff knows how many to plan for. This means we’ll have enough nets, or paint for t-shirts, or squid or owl pellets to dissect, etc. Each week we’ll have a different theme. In addition, regular seining programs are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They are always different, because you never know what you’re going to get! And on Mondays at 9:30 there’s a crabbing program at the crabbing dock. Here’s the full line-up:
Monday, June 5: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Wednesday June 7: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, June 12: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
June 13: Horseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe Crabs are found on the front beach as well as the back creeks on the island. They gather to spawn in the full moon and are a valuable source of food for migrating shorebirds. During the program we will treasure hunt for molts and other clues to these interesting animals during a beach exploration and then head inside for a Horseshoe Crab craft. Meet @ Huyler House Beach Walk. Sign up Here
Thursday June 15: Seining Huyler House Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, June 19: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday June 20: Spineless Animals
Jellyfish, hermit crabs, and squid, Oh MY! Learn about marine invertebrates and how they fit into the food chain. During habitat exploration with hand nets learn to id common marine invertebrates and then dissect a squid to understand how it works. Meet at the ferry Dock.
Wednesday June 21: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, June 26: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday, June 27: Birds of Prey
Raptors are a common sight on Dewees Island throughout the year. Learn to ID common Birds of Prey and how they fit into the food chain through an owl pellet dissection and go on a scavenger to discover how many different types of raptors live on Dewees Island. Meet @ the Huyler House Picnic Tables . Sign up Here
Thursday June 29: Seining Huyler House Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, July 3: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Wednesday July 5: Seining Huyler House Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, July 10: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday, July 11: Things with Fins
Learn about fish, sharks and other animals with fins that are found in the waters around Dewees Island. We will search for shark’s teeth, figure out the difference between a fish and a shark and then make a fish print (bring a white t-shirt). Meet @ Huyler House Beach Walk.
Thursday July 13: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, July 17: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday July 18:Amazing Animals
Dewees Island is home to many different mammals and reptiles. We will learn about common animals found on Dewees Island though live animals, skulls, skins & tracks, make frog slime and a craft to take home.Meet at the Huyler House Picnic Tables
Wednesday July 19: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, July 24: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday July 25: Spineless Animals
Jellyfish, hermit crabs, and squid, Oh MY! Learn about marine invertebrates and how they fit into the food chain. During habitat exploration with hand nets, learn to identify common marine invertebrates and then dissect a squid to understand how it works. Sign up Here. Meet @ the front Dock.
Wednesday July 27: Seining Huyler House Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, July 31: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday August 1: Birds of Prey
Raptors are a common sight on Dewees Island throughout the year. Learn to ID common Birds of Prey and how they fit into the food chain through an owl pellet dissection and go on a scavenger to discover how many different types of raptors live on Dewees Island. Meet @ the Huyler House Picnic Tables .
Wednesday August 2: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, August 7: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday August 8: Things with Fins
Learn about fish, sharks and other animals with fins that are found in the waters around Dewees Island. We will search for shark’s teeth, figure out the difference between a fish and a shark and then make a fish print (bring a white t-shirt). Meet @ Huyler House Beach Walk.
Thursday August 10: Seining Huyler House Beach
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
Monday, August 14: Crabbing
Learn about safely catching crabs on Dewees Island during this catch and release program. Meet at the crab dock.
Tuesday, August 15: Amazing Animals
Dewees Island is home to many different mammals and reptiles. We will learn about common animals found on Dewees Island though skulls, skins & tracks, make frog slime and a craft to take home.
Wednesday August 16th: Seining Capers Point
Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Dewees Island. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet & muddy. Please wear sandals with a back strap, water shoes or tennis shoes – no flip flops. Bring hats, water, sunscreen.
To sign up for turtle team training on Wednesdays, you’ll go to the regular turtle team sign up and look for the extra slots on Wednesdays.
