Thursday, May 13, 2010

How can my family do the same activities we did at Camp WET?

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Stuart Beach -  889 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, behind the Fire Station and Elliot Museum (currently under renovation). During the summer months, check out the sea turtle nests. Tell your family and friends about the different species that nest in Martin County.



 
Indian Riverside Park - 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

This park is operated by Martin County and the perfect place to view Indian River Lagoon ecosystems. Amenities include pavilions, fishing dock, and interactive play fountain. Click HERE for more detailed information.

House of Refuge & Anastasia Limestone formations - 301 SE MacArthur Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996
To climb in the "caves" through the limestone, arrive near the time of low tide. To find out what time low tide is on the day you'll visit, click here and choose the Seminole Shores, Florida location.
       There is a museum on the property which can be toured; more about that here.



DragonBoats - Treasure Coast Dragon Boats are available for charter to groups large and small. Call Mr. & Mrs. Schelmety at 772-286-1352.

Bathtub Beach and Reef - 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart
This beach provides access to a live reef system created by marine worms known as Phragmatopoma Caudata. Schools of fish gather along the reef and shallow waters make it enjoyable for everyone.



Jonathan Dickinson State Park - 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455       (772) 546-2771

Hobe Mountain is located within the Jonathan Dickinson Park. For more information about the park, click HERE.
Within the park, The Loxahatchee Queen, a pontoon boat,  has daily scheduled trips on the Loxahatchee River. During high tide, the boat brings visitors to the Trapper Nelson Interpretive Site. More about the Loxahatchee Queen HERE.




Martin County Oyster Reef Restoration
During Camp WET, students create oyster reef habitat by gathering cultch into bags that will be deployed into the St. Lucie River, which is joined to the Indian River Lagoon. This will draw in live oyster cultivation. Oysters are an important water filter (cleaner) and
http://oysterrestoration.com/index.html
Martin County Artificial Reef Program (ReefBalls) http://www.martinreefs.com/

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