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UID:evt-ponte-beach-exploration-20261219@todayinpontevedra.com
DTSTAMP:20260927T064535Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Exploration
LOCATION:GTM Research Reserve\, 505 Guana River Rd.\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, F
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DESCRIPTION:Join GTM Research Reserve docents for a beach walk. Learn about
  the animals that call the beach their home\, plus discover seashells and 
 other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience the entire
  family will enjoy. The hike begins at the Visitor Center where you learn 
 about the different habitats on GTM’s beautiful seashore. Afterward\, th
 e group heads to the beach for a salty adventure. Parking is in front of t
 he Visitor Center\; there is no parking fee. The Visitor Center address: 5
 05 Guana River Road\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, FL 32082. Please CLICK HERE to r
 eserve a spot online for the Beach Exploration. Do I need a reservation to
  attend? Yes\, register online by following the links provided above. If I
  can’t make it\, how do I cancel my reservation? When you register\, you
  receive an email confirmation with information about canceling. What shou
 ld I wear? Appropriate clothing for the outdoors is recommended. Dress in 
 layers and prepare for any type of weather. Closed-toe shoes are encourage
 d but not required. Hats protect your skin from the sun\, along with sunsc
 reen. Bug spray is also suggested. What should I bring? A reusable water b
 ottle (that can be filled up onsite)\, insect repellent (strongly recommen
 ded)\, sunscreen\, and binoculars/camera are suggested. Where should I mee
 t my guide? CLICK HERE for a Google Map. Your guide will be waiting at the
  GTM Visitor Center\, 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hike. How long is 
 the walk? The walk is about half a mile\, round trip. The hike leaders gui
 de everyone ~0.25 miles\, one way. You can continue or turn around if nece
 ssary. At any point during the hike\, visitors can take swim breaks in the
  beautiful ocean. What will I learn? The GTM Research Reserve interpretive
  guide discusses where the restless sand comes from\, where it’s going a
 nd its refusal to stay put. Ask why the sand is fine or coarse and how it 
 got its color. Learn about coquina rocks\, dune flowers\, sea birds\, shel
 ls\, and the humble gopher tortoise that digs deep burrows and comes out t
 o dine on prickly pears along the dunes. How old does my child need to be 
 to attend? Can I push a stroller? There are no age restrictions for this h
 ike\, but the Florida heat can be uncomfortable for small children. You ca
 n push a stroller\; however\, we strongly recommend strollers with large b
 each-capable wheels. I have a bad back. Can I still participate in this hi
 ke? The hike is a moderately paced with soft sand terrain. Join the hike i
 f you feel comfortable walking through beach sand for about half of a mile
 . Is there anything else to see afterward? If you like\, stay at the beach
  longer and collect shells\, swim in the ocean\, or lie in the sun. You ca
 n purchase a $3 parking pass to enjoy the Dam area\, where visitors fish\,
  rent kayaks or paddle-boards. Hike one of the beautiful trails\, head to 
 one of the three beach lots or hang out in the Visitor Center to learn mor
 e about the reserve’s natural surroundings.\n\nhttps://gtmnerr.org/calen
 dar/beach-exploration-25/
URL:https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/beach-exploration-25/
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