Join us for an Excursion to Keewaydin Island on the Hemingway Shuttle at low tide following a full moon. We have twenty seats reserved to sail at 6:45am and return at noon. The price is $52.00; please pay by check and be aware that it is non-refundable. Your spot is not reserved until payment is received following registration for the event. We always have a great time on Keewaydin and expect the twenty slots to go quickly!

The recommended arrival time is 6:00 am as boarding is at 6:15 am. Departure is 6:30 am sharp. Because this excursion is scheduled and seat commitments made well in advance, no refunds will be issued. Please be aware that the Shuttle runs on a tight schedule and will depart promptly at 6:30 am and cannot wait for late arrivals.

Marine Biologist, Rebecca Mensch, MS will be giving a talk about the True Tulip at the Marco Island Library. From 2017 to 2022, Rebecca raised a True Tulip at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum from hatching until its unfortunate demise in Hurricane Ian. Rebecca will share notes, observations, photographs and videos of this extraordinary snail. Free to the public.

We have 14 seats available on the Hemingway Shuttle 7:45 am departure on Thursday, February 22 from Rose Marina. The cost is $52.10 per person plus a cash tip of $5 or $10 for the shuttle staff. Please register as quickly as possible as space should fill ; registrations will not be confirmed until the $52.10 payable by check only to the Marco Island Shell Club is received. Because of the limited number of seats for this excursion we will not be using online registration. Registration will be available during the Friday workshops on January 19 through February 2 or by sending an email with you contact information to marcoislandshellclub34145@gmail.com. Your seat will not be confirmed until payment is made. You may bring or drop off your payment at Friday’s workshop.

Keewaydin Island is a fabulous shelling spot, and although low tide is at 6:15am, we should still have a great experience. Keep in mind that there are no restrooms on the island nor food and beverage services unless the food boats are there that day. You may bring a folding beach chair, cooler with food/beverages, beach towels, and a container for your wonderful finds.

The recommended arrival time is 7:15am as boarding is at 7:30am. Departure is 7:45am sharp and no refunds will be issued to anyone who is a late arrival and misses the shuttle.

A presentation by Marine Biologist, Rebecca Mensch called : “Beautiful and Surprising: Live Mollusks”.