- Includes Gallery Admission
- All Ages
- 1 Hour
Join a marine science educator for a guided walk on Tybee’s north beach. Learn about ecology, marine life, and more while gaining an appreciation for our oceans.
Quick Details
Bring your group for an island ecology experience on Tybee Island!
Groups have their choice of either a one-hour beach ecology walk OR marsh ecology walk, and a 30-minute sand sifting OR seining activity. 30-minute guided gallery tour with marine science educator is also included.
- Beach ecology walk: One-hour beach walk, departing from the Marine Science Center, follows the beach south to the jetties.
- Marsh ecology walk: One-hour marsh walk, trek through the maritime forest and in to the salt marsh, OFF-SITE location (about 3 miles away).
- Seining: Scouts will be in waist-deep water pulling a ten-foot net with their educator to catch fish, jellies, and other animals (no swimming).
- Sand sifting: Designed for younger participants (2nd grade or younger) or inclement weather. Scouts are in ankle-deep water and sift through the sand to find creatures like amphipods, mole crabs, and coquinas.
- Guided gallery tour: Tour of science center coastal Georgia gallery with marine science educator.