Florida's Water Systems
On this adventure, we will travel from Canaveral National Seashore (CNS) to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR), the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), and the St. Johns River, exploring Florida’s Water Systems from a creationist perspective.
At CNS on the Atlantic Ocean near Titusville, we will begin with an orientation and beach activities at this saltwater ecosystem. Then we’re off to the MINWR Visitor Center where we’ll look at the educational video and displays. Next, we'll go to IRL, a brackish water environment, where we will wade into the water with seining nets and equipment.
At CNS on the Atlantic Ocean near Titusville, we will begin with an orientation and beach activities at this saltwater ecosystem. Then we’re off to the MINWR Visitor Center where we’ll look at the educational video and displays. Next, we'll go to IRL, a brackish water environment, where we will wade into the water with seining nets and equipment.
Science Partners' "Capture and Release Permit" allows us to study the marine specimens we catch in our nets and then return them to the water. We never know what we might find, but on previous field trips, participants have caught a variety of specimens including fish, shrimp, crabs, seahorses, jellyfish, puffer fish, horseshoe crabs, stingrays, and more! Sometimes we see dolphins and manatees.
Our last stop is the St. Johns River floodplain where we’ll study the plant and animal life of this freshwater habitat from an airboat! Keep a look out for alligators, bald eagles, turtles, and more. We will also have the opportunity to hold a live alligator, so bring your camera!
PLEASE NOTE:
Minimum number: 25.
Maximum number: 48 (capacity for three airboats).
FLORIDA'S WATER SYSTEMS FIELD TRIP COST:
COST FOR GROUPS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT: For 2-12 years, the cost is $45; and for 13 years and over, the cost is $49.
COST FOR GROUPS THAT ARE NOT TAX EXEMPT: We need to add $2 per person to cover taxes incurred during the day. So, with tax for 2-12 years, the cost is $47; and for 13 years and over, the cost is $51.
CNS ENTRANCE FEE:
GROUPS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT may apply for a fee waiver. The Cliftons will send the group leader a sample fee waiver request to be sent to CNS. When granted, group members will enter the park with no fee.
GROUPS THAT ARE NOT TAX EXEMPT do not qualify for a fee waiver. In that case, the CNS entrance fee is $25 per car (valid for seven days and subject to change), UNLESS individuals have a National Parks pass or you have a fourth grader who goes online to www.everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm and receives a pass that allows his or her family to enter without charge. This pass is also good for other national parks throughout the fourth-grader's school year.
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QUESTIONS? CONTACT MERILEE CLIFTON at 407-808-4458 (cell / text) or [email protected].
Our next "OPEN" Florida's Water Systems field trip on Friday, April 25, 2025, is scheduled by Science Partners and The Classical School, Orlando.
Deadline for the minimum number is March 28, 2025. Later registrations may be accepted, space permitting.
Download the registration form below.
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