Gumbo Limbo May Hammock Happenings

Hatchling Release Reservations on Sale Soon
Members-Only: Monday, May 13, 9:00 AM

General Public: Monday, May 20, 9:00 AM

Visit our website to learn all of the details about our most popular programs. Become a Member today and qualify for advanced (and discounted) reservations! Turtle Walk reservations are currently available.

Wanted: Summer Counselors in Training (CIT) Volunteers
Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Do you love working with children? Are you passionate about nature and marine conservation? Become a Gumbo Limbo CIT! Summer camp runs weekly from June 10 to July 26. CITs will be responsible for helping staff lead camp programs. Camp activities include seining, kayaking, crafts, games, snorkeling, science projects, and more!

Requirements
Be at least 16 years old (at least 18 to work teen camp weeks)
Commit to working at least 2 full weeks of summer camp
Interview with the volunteer coordinator and summer camp coordinator
If selected, attend Mandatory Orientation sessions from June 4-6
Apply
Email Rebecca Mannen to request a volunteer application.
Complete Gumbo Limbo CIT application
Submit both applications to Gumbo Limbo BEFORE May 10
After we receive your application, we will be in contact to set up an interview. Thank you for applying!

Summer Camp at Gumbo Limbo
Environmental Camp 2019
At Environmental Camp, children and teens will be immersed in the native world around them through outdoor fun and hands-on activities! Games at the beach, dip netting in the lagoon, and water sports are just a few of the outdoor adventures that bring our campers back year after year. Older campers learn to canoe and kayak and teens take a snorkeling field trip to Peanut Island. Don’t let your child or teen miss out on an amazing and educational summer camp experience they’ll never forget! Sign up early to save your space for a session of fun and learning with Gumbo Limbo! Environmental Camp is a half-day, week-long camp during the summer. Extended care is available until 6:00 pm. Learn more.
Sea Turtle Camp
Through games, crafts, and educational activities, our instructors will teach the young conservationist about the importance of caring for and protecting sea turtles and other marine life. Campers will experience close encounters with our resident sea turtles and visit a local nesting beach.

Dates: August 5-8 (For children entering Grades 3-5). Register.
Time: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Cost per child: Member $125 (Minimum Family Membership). Non-Member $175 (includes 1-year Family Membership to Friends of Gumbo Limbo)
Questions about Sea Turtle Camp? Call 561-544-8611.

We are sorry, Sea Turtle Camp is full for 1st and 2nd graders.

May Programs
View our online Program Listings.

Beach Treasures
Sand dollars? Sponges? Oh, what treasures you may find… sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts!

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Wednesday, May 15, 3:00-4:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Intracoastal Adventures – Canoeing
Nature-lovers, discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a canoe paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Must be experienced at canoeing and be able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. 2-3 people per canoe.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, May 18, 10:00-11:30 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $15, Non-member $22
Intracoastal Adventures – Kayaking
Beautiful scenery, fresh air, and exercise! Join us for a kayak tour as we learn about the fascinating wildlife that calls the Intracoastal home. Must have kayaking experience and be able to get in and out of a kayak without assistance. 1-2 people per double kayak.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, May 19, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Intracoastal Adventures – Stand Up Paddle Boarding
A whole new way to see the Intracoastal! Stand up paddling makes it easier to see into the water below. Join us for a fun paddle along the mangroves as we look for fish, turtles, and manatees!

Ages 12-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, May 12, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Saturday, May 25, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Little Wonders
Join us for stories, laughter, and fun, as we learn about everything under the sun! Gumbo Limbo, a great place to explore; aquariums, trails, gardens, and more! Make a craft, meet an animal, take in the scene; come back every month for a brand-new theme!

Ages 3-4 with an adult.
Saturday, May 4, 10:00-11:00 am (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
Nature Detectives
“Why’s the sky blue? Why are plants green? What’s inside an egg? What does it all mean?” There is no end to a child’s questions! Become a Nature Detective with your novice naturalist as we investigate the mysteries of the world around us.

Ages 5-7 with an adult.
Saturday, May 4, 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
S’more Science
Join us for this fun campfire program in our garden amphitheater with a yummy treat. Each month will host a different topic.

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, May 26, 5:00-6:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $3, Non-member $5
Seining the Lagoon
Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life.

Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, May 11, 1:30-3:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10
Recurring Programs
Guided Nature Walk
Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings
What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life during these daily feeding presentations.

All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Daily at 12:30 pm
Sea Turtle Talk
Get the inside scoop on our Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility. Last year, over 100 sea turtle patients were treated at Gumbo Limbo. Meet some of our current patients and hear their stories. Why are they here? What can you do to help?

All ages; children under 18 must participate with an adult.
Daily at 2:00 pm

For more information, go to gumbolimbo.org