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Assateague Island Geology and Bay Life

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: 12:30pm to 2pm

Meeting Point: Life of the Marsh Trail parking lot at Assateague Island National Seashore

Address: Bayside Drive, Berlin MD

Assateague Island is constantly moving due to shifting sands. The bay side is the perfect place to observe these changes. It is also teeming with life. Marsh and bay provide habitats for an amazing variety of animals such as fish, invertebrates, lots of birds, and yes - ponies! We will walk the 1/2 mile Life of the Marsh trail, learn about the islands geology, and catch and release small critters in the shallow and warm bay. Please wear water shoes and bathing suits.

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Birding and Biking at Chincoteague NWR

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Time: 10:30am to 12pm

Meeting Point:

Herbert H Bateman Center at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (not Tom’s Cove Visitor Center)

Address: 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA

Fall is the perfect season to see large numbers of birds such as waterfowl or migratory birds at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The paved Wildlife Loop without car traffic provides many great viewpoints to observe birds in the shallow ponds and wooded areas. Please bring your own bicycles and helmets. If the 4-mile loop is too long for you, you can turn around at any time. Please bring sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars if you have some. Tell the person at the entrance booth that you are a member of Coast Kids, and you can enter for free.

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