Come share a day at the beach with us and discover that there is much more to our coastline than just a place to catch some rays! Our site location is a unique spot along the coastline of Broward County as it is a truly living beach in Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (formerly known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park). The golden sands are not just a place for tourists, but a place for discovery and appreciation of the environment around us. Students are immersed into a hands-on investigation of exploring the dynamic beach/ocean ecosystem. No two days are ever the same as the wind, waves, and tides constantly shape and change the shoreline and what can be discovered along it in our living classroom. Our goal is to have each child realize the difference they can make in the environment by the choices they consider and the impacts each can have on our coastline beaches of Florida.

Share in our full school day exploration of the coastal ecosystem. We are fortunate enough to be able to explore a living beach that is not dominated by towering hotels and condominiums in Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Broward County, Florida. Your “marine biologists” have an opportunity to explore the dune habitat and understand the succession that occurs as plants help shape our dune system. This beach is unique in Broward County as it is not “cleaned” for the tourists. Marine biologists may collect samples along the wrack line or a plankton tow to better understand the diversity and adaptations organisms have to be better suited for living in this extreme ecosystem. The physical aspects of our coastline are not to be overlooked as marine biologists collect data on tides, currents, and other physical and chemical properties that shape and influence our coastline. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit a place where mole crabs, osprey, sea turtles, and others call home.