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$50 Member Price / $60 Non-Member Price Interested in becoming a member of PRNSA? Click Here! Close-up views of battle-scarred bull elephant seals and the fossilized bones of whales that last swam 10 million years ago add to the rewards of this discovery hike on one of the National Seashore’s most beautiful beaches. After a brief orientation at Ken Patrick Visitor Center to Drake’s Beach’s colorful maritime exploration history, marine ecology, and fossil geology, we’ll begin a leisurely exploration of a mile or two of broad, wind-sheltered beach at the base of dramatic white cliffs. Ocean currents and winter storms often bring beachcombing treasures both natural and human-made to these sands, so we’ll look for curiosities that can connect us to fascinating stories (leaving, of course, anything we find aside from trash for others to discover). We’ll also keep our eyes peeled for whale fossils eroding from the cliffs while Frank’s spotting scope will allow close-up viewing (without disturbance) of the hauled-out elephant seals, shorebirds, and other wildlife we’ll likely encounter. Instructed by Frank Binney -This will be a vigorous activity. -Youth, ages 12 and up, are welcome with adult supervision. -If you have any special circumstances or questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Is this event rain or shine? We use National Park advisories to determine weather or not the class will run. Click here to check out current weather conditions! Class Cancelation Policy: If a registered participant wishes to cancel their enrollment and receive a refund, notification must be received at least 14 days in advance of the class date. No refunds will be issued for enrollment cancelations made less than 14 days in advance of the class date. Class enrollment fees are non-transferable. In the event that the PRNSA Field Institute cancels a class, participants will receive a full refund of class fee. What to Bring Footwear that can get wet, with rugged soles Daypack Lunch, snacks, and water for the entire day Warm, variable-weather, layered clothing (waterproof windbreaker or rain jacket, hat, gloves) Binoculars (optional, but recommended) Camera (optional) Magnifying glass or hand lens (optional) Extra dry socks (optional) Interested in becoming a class facilitator to assist PRNSA Field Institute courses or becoming a volunteer for PRNSA? Click Here!
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