June 14

WELCOME to Camp WET!

Today we learned how important dune plants are to our beaches in south Florida. They survive harsh conditions and use their roots to hold the beach together. Campers enjoy a canopy of seagrape trees on their way to cool off at Stuart Beach. Learn more about sea grape trees HERE. They make a great addition to any south Florida landscape.

GUMBO LIMBO trees (above) are also known as "tourist trees" because of their peeling skin or bark.

 Sea oats line the walkway to the beach. These grasses are such a valuable resource that it is against the law to pick or step on them! Their roots hold the beach together.