Coastal Kayaking
June 14 - 17
Experience the coastal environment from a new perspective as you begin to kayak while viewing coastal flora and fauna. Paddle with MSC ecologists/biologists through salt marsh ecosystems, over eel grass beds and up the Pocomoke. Using tandem kayaks, each participant will enjoy exciting journeys through the diverse waters of the Eastern Shore while learning new exciting facts from environmental experts. Our days kayaking will be rounded out by tours of local barrier islands. We will visit Assateague Island and hear a member of the Refuge's education system talk about the unique features and history of the National Wildlife Refuge system, focusing on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will also venture on to Wallops Island for a trip to the beach to learn about dune succession. Time on the beach will be spent looking for dolphins, birding, and collecting/identifying shells. Join us for a water-based journey of discovery.
Cost: $250 /Per Person (includes instruction, equipment, meals, and lodging)
Click on a program name for dates and details.
Stargazers Astronomy Workshops
Winter Visitors Birding Weekend
Digital Nature & Wildlife Photography Workshops
Homeschoolers Marine Adventure
Under the Sea: A family workshop
Wetlands of the Eastern Shore Kayak Paddle
Native American Tools and Flint Knapping Workshop
The Marine Science Consortium 7278 Enterprise Street Wallops Island, VA 23337 757-824-5636 Email: mscva@msconsortium.org
Schedule
Day 1
3:00 - 5:00 pm Check in with Special Programs Coordinator at MSC
5:30 - 6:30 pm Dinner in MSC's Cafeteria
7:00 - 8:30 pm Group welcome and schedule overview
Kayaking intro
Day 2
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria
9:00 – 12:00PM Kayaking
12:00-1:00PM Picnic Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM Assateague Island Tour
5:15 PM Bus Departs from MSC for Dinner on Chincoteague
7:30 PM Sunset Paddle
Day 3
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria
8:45 – 12:00 PM Kayaking
12:00- 1:00 PM Lunch on the Water
1:00 – 4:00 PM Kayaking
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner in MSC's Cafeteria
7:00 - 8:30 PM Barrier Island Lecture
Day 4
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria
9:00 - 12:00 am Wallops Island Trip
12:00-1:00PM Lunch in MSC's Cafeteria
12:30 am Check out
The Marine Science Consortium
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A residential environmental learning center and field station on Virginia's Eastern Shore

