FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 20, 2014
BISCAYNE BAY AQUATIC PRESERVES HOSTS “BECOME A JUNIOR
BAYOLOGIST” WINTER CAMP
~Winter camp teaches younger generations about Biscayne
Bay with hands-on activities~
MIAMI
– The Biscayne Bay
Aquatic Preserves announces its winter camp held at Pelican Harbor Marina on Dec. 22-24, 2014, for children between the ages of 5-12. This winter camp offers a
diverse range of hands-on activities, such as wading, walking the shoreline and
using a seine net to study and identify different species of wildlife.
Campers
will learn about the connection between the Everglades, Biscayne Bay and our
nearshore coral reefs, as well as important lessons in water and boating
safety.
“Children
enjoy the activities we offer throughout the year, and we are excited to feature
some of our most popular activities at the winter camp,” said Michelle Metcalf,
ecotourism coordinator for the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves. “I look forward
to the campers experiencing Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves first hand and
watching them gain a new appreciation for this unique ecosystem.”
This
year marks the 40th anniversary of Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves. In
commemoration, campers will paint a flag, theirs to keep, inspired by their
personal commitment to Biscayne Bay. Registration for the winter camp is $130,
with an additional fee of $20 per day for 5 p.m. pick-up. The deadline to
register is Dec. 17, 2014, and there are only 30 spots available. To register,
call 305-795-1256 or email Biscayne.Bay@dep.state.fl.us.
WHAT:
“Become a Junior Bayologist” Winter Camp
WHEN:
Dec.
22-23, 2014 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dec. 24, 2014 9 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Pelican Harbor Marina
Dockmaster Building
1275
N.E. 79th Street
Miami, FL 33138
|