We are winding down the last few weeks of summer, but there’s still great stuff to do. You can print an entire list of August summer programs here. You can also download the Dewees App, which will have all of these programs in it. If you want to use the app through a desktop OR a non-ios device, click here. Sorry for the slight delay in getting them online.
Dewees Island Summer Programs
August 2019
| Friday August 2
Ancient Dunes Gazebo 8:30 am |
Turtle Team
Debrief and recap
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What’s happening on the turtle team? Where are the nests and how do we protect them? Which turtles have been seen on our shores and what are the field signs? Join us for our weekly short briefing (Coffee and snacks welcome) at Ancient Dunes Gazebo. Stick around afterwards for beach games. |
| Friday August 2
9:00 am Ancient Dunes Gazebo |
Beach Games
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Join us as we use search the beach for treasures from the deep and use dip and seine nets to explore the tide pools and swash zone to find out what creatures live here. Wear shoes & clothes that can get wet, sunscreen, and hats and plenty of water. Sign up here. |
| Friday August 2
6:30 |
Art Show
Sun Moon and Stars |
This collective exhibit has many items from owners personal collections as well as some for sale. Come check out our sun, moon and Stars Art. |
| Monday
August 5 9:30 Crabbing Dock |
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This fun, family friendly program introduces you to tips and tricks for crabbing sustainably, catching bait, and other insider tips to have a great vacation on the island. Highly recommended for first time guests and repeat visitors, you’ll have a great time learning and crabbing on the dock! Register here. |
| Tuesday
August 6 9:30 Ferry Dock |
Family Nature Program: Mammal Safari | What mammals are on the island and what clues do they leave behind? How can we tell if that’s coyote fur or something else? What do the wildlife cameras show us? Fun for all ages. Register here.
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| Thursday August 8
10:30 Huyler House |
Nature Shadow Box | Join Casey as you explore Dewees Habitats and make a nature treasure to take home. Register here
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| Friday August 9
Ancient Dunes Gazebo |
Turtle Team Meeting and Update
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What’s happening on the turtle team? Where are the nests and how do we protect them? Which turtles have been seen on our shores and what are the field signs? Join us for our weekly short briefing (Coffee and snacks welcome) at Ancient Dunes Gazebo. Stick around afterwards for the Intertidal Investigation Program. |
| Friday August 9
Ancient Dunes Gazebo |
Intertidal Investigations | Join us as we use search the beach for treasures from the deep and use dip and seine nets to explore the tide pools and swash zone to find out what creatures live here. Wear shoes & clothes that can get wet, sunscreen, and hats and plenty of water. Register here.
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| Monday August 12 | Crabbing and Insider Tips
Crabbing Dock |
This fun, family friendly program introduces you to tips and tricks for crabbing sustainably, catching bait, and other insider tips to have a great vacation on the island. Highly recommended for first time guests and repeat visitors, you’ll have a great time learning and crabbing on the dock! Register here.
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| Tuesday August 13
9:30 Ferry Dock |
Family Nature Adventure: Dock Dudes
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Learn about mysterious aquatic life forms just under our feet through the use of hand nets and microscopes. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Register here.
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| Thursday August 15
Landings Building |
Howling at the Moon
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Meet Jared, our coyote intern, for this fascinating presentation on coyote vocalization and what we can learn from them. We’ll start at 8:30 at the landings building. Please reserve your (free) spot. |
| Friday August 16
Ancient Dunes Gazebo 8:30 |
Turtle Team Debrief and Update
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What’s happening on the turtle team? Where are the nests and how do we protect them? Which turtles have been seen on our shores and what are the field signs? Join us for our weekly short briefing (Coffee and snacks welcome) at Ancient Dunes Gazebo. Stick around afterwards for the Intertidal Investigation Program. |
| Friday August 16
9:00 am |
Intertidal Investigations | Join us as we use dip and seine nets to explore the tidepools and swash zone to find out what creatures live here. Wear shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, and hats. Sign up here.
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| Friday August 16 | Intern Presentations and Happy Hour | Join us at Huyler House as we learn about the summer experiences of Alexa, Hollis, and Jared and celebrate their accomplishments. Sponsored by the Dewees Island Conservancy and the Environmental Resources Board. Bring your own beverages. |
