Tide to Treasure Workshop
About the Event
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Stuart Beach & Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center Classroom
Cost: $15 for nonmembers | $10 for members and volunteers (Coastal Center admission not included)
Ages: 12+ (participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
Group Size: Limited to 15 participants
Looking for a unique holiday experience that blends creativity with coastal science? Join us for Tide to Treasure — a hands-on program where you’ll explore the beauty of Florida’s beaches and turn seaside finds into wearable art!
Begin your morning with a guided beachcombing walk along Stuart Beach led by our knowledgeable educators. Discover seashells and learn about the fascinating marine invertebrates that inhabit our shoreline ecosystems. Then head back to our classroom for a fun and informative shell identification session followed by a jewelry-making workshop using your collected treasures.
All jewelry materials are nickel-free and available in a variety of metal colors, allowing each participant to personalize their creation.
Please note: Participants should be comfortable walking on soft sand and using small pliers for jewelry assembly. This program runs rain or shine (except for lightning).
Registration required. Space is limited — reserve your spot today at the link below!
Event Details
Restrictions
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Participants must be able to use small pliers to manipulate metal jump rings. The educator running the class will be available for assistance, but please consider hand strength/agility when signing up.
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Participants must be able to walk up to a mile in soft or wet sand. Boardwalks and stairs will be used to access the beach from the parking lot.
Expectations
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Programming starts promptly at 9:00 am. Attendees will be given a bag to collect shells and the educator will start the program with guidelines to ensure no live animals are taken from the ecosystem. Exact location will be shared via email. The day before the class. Please arrive at the location by 8:55 am. We are unable to delay the start time for late attendees.
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This program starts with a beach combing session, and we please ask that parents/guardians keep a close eye on children with the proximity to water.
- Beach conditions can get rainy muggy and buggy, so please come prepared
- We do not cancel the program in the event of rain – no matter how heavy p so bring a raincoat if rain is in the forecast. Lightning may result in delay of program or cancellation.
Cancellation Policy
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No refunds or date swaps will be granted if cancelled within seven days of your reserved date.
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In the event that Florida Oceanographic Society must cancel a program, refunds will be issued, but dates changes cannot be guaranteed.
