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Around the Bend Nature and Dip Netting Tour

September 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

🌿🐠 Explore Nature & Marine Life at Emerson Point!

A hands-on field trip for curious kids and families!

Join us for a fun and educational adventure where kids and parents will:

🦀 Dipnet & Discover Marine Life

  • Use dipnets to catch and release small fish, crabs, shrimp, sea stars, and more

  • Learn about fish, crustaceans, and mollusks through observation and Q&A

  • Study real marine animals up close — and have a blast doing it!

🌳 Nature Walk Through Forest & Mangroves

  • Peaceful walk under the canopy

  • Explore ancient Native American shell midden mounds

  • Identify native & exotic plants, birds, and maybe some wildlife!

🪶 Hands-On Native American Tools

  • Explore a replica collection of archaeological tools

  • Learn how early Floridians lived off the land

  • A great tie-in to local history and museum exhibits


📍 Location: Emerson Point Preserve; 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
🎒 Bring: Water shoes, sunscreen, lunch, curiosity, and a sense of adventure!

Purchase Tickets in the shop, First ticket is $17, additional siblings are $15

Details

Date:
September 15
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.aroundbend.com/dip-net-in-the-grassflats.html

Venue

Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221 United States
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