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Oyster shell reef project
Traveling aquarium at Parris Island Day Care
Elderhostel group tour to Port Royal Seafood shrimp dock |
 Battery Creek at high tide 2006 Community Workshop Series Continues. . . As a learning center, the Lowcountry Estuarium wants to showcase the unique and special organisms and habitats found in the Lowcountry. Some of the ecosystem exhibits include: Diamond back terrapin habitat - Habitat for several species of crabs - Game fish habitat - Food web interactions - Estuary awareness Students can feel comfortable to come, visit, interview staff for science projects, and learn to respect and take care of our unique ecosystem. The Lowcountry Estuarium aims for happy interactions between Lowcountry creatures and people. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Lowcountry Estuarium specializes
in educational programs geared towards school groups and general public
groups. Programs are available for all types of groups ranging
from primary and secondary schools to Elderhostel groups. The program
content and length will be specially designed to meet the curriculum and
learning needs of your group.
A list of our programs include: Visit to Port Royal’s “The Sands” Tour of the shrimp dock at Port Royal Seafood Combination of above tours Traveling Aquarium: The Lowcountry Estuarium comes to you with this hands-on outreach program that delivers age appropriate instruction that meets required SC Science Standards to schools throughout the local school district. Beach-in-a-Bag: Estuarium trained presenters lead students on a tactile adventure to learn about the critters found along the beaches of the SC coast. Program is given in the schools and meets required SC Science Standards. TO SIGN UP FOR AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, CONTACT US AT: 843-524-6600 or estuarium@islc.net SPECIAL EVENTS The Lowcountry Estuarium is involved in many community, fundraising, and educational events throughout the year. Look for us at the following annual events: April - Soft Shell Crab Festival May - Earth Day Celebration July - Water Festival October - Shrimp Festival *** Oktoberfest December - Night on the Town
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