Shells of the Galveston Beaches

Shells of the Galveston Beaches

Seminar | Registration opens 5/12/2025 9:00 AM CDT

1200 Market Street (on UTMB Campus) Galveston, TX 77555-0972 United States
DOLPHIN
6/3/2025 (one day)
1:00 PM-2:30 PM CDT on Tue

Shells of the Galveston Beaches

Seminar | Registration opens 5/12/2025 9:00 AM CDT

Discover the hidden treasures along the shoreline in this introductory class to shelling on Galveston Island. Participants will learn to identify the most common shells found on our local beaches, including lightning whelks, sand dollars, and angel wings. We’ll explore optimal shelling locations, best times to hunt based on tides and wind patterns, and the fascinating natural history behind these marine gems. Whether you’re a casual beachcomber or aspiring conchologist, you’ll leave this class with the knowledge to enhance your shelling adventures while respecting our coastal ecosystem. If time allows, we will help identify some of your unique finds. (Limit 35)