GTM Marineland Beach Walk
Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk along the beach while they learn about marine life, dunes ecology, and shore dynamics.
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Research Reserve offers a free guided trail walk along the beach near Marineland from 9 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
A GTM Research Reserve interpretive guide leads the beach walk, pointing out shorebirds, mollusks and shells, as well as the geology of the area. Tour participants will learn all about sand — its composition, what causes it to be different colors, and the dynamics of the movement of the shore. Also discussed on the tour are coquina rocks, and the flora and fauna of the dune ecosystem, including the humble gopher tortoise, who digs deep burrows into the sand.
The tour guides recommend that participants wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection and a camera.
Admission: Free, but reservations are required. Visit here to register.
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Where: The tour departs from the GTM Marineland Office at 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Marineland, FL 32137.
GTMNERR is a protected stretch of land consisting of wetlands, estuaries, and more on Florida's East Coast that actively works to maintain and help preserve the natural landscape of Florida. The GTMNERR's volunteers and employees are dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, supporting a vibrant ecosystem and subsystems.
