What do you know about seashells?
I walked the Florida beaches where I lived for many years not thinking too much about the seashells I collected. Now that I use them for work, I have begun to take an interest in their names and how they came to be. This is where I blog about my new-found knowledge. All helpful comments are welcome!-
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If I Was On The Beach Today
If I was walking along the beach today I would be looking much more intently at the treasures beneath my feet than I did ten years ago. Shelling has taken on a new meaning for me now. Going to the … Continue reading
Posted in Seashells
Tagged beach, Collecting, Florida, shelling, treasures, walking on the beach
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Finding Shells (and Other Creatures) on The East Coast of Florida
Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida’s Gulf coast is a popular tourist destination for the serious seashell collector. It is possible to find some quite rare shells there, and it’s impossible to not find any. Some of the beaches on … Continue reading
Posted in Beach vacations
Tagged coast, east coast, Florida, nature, sea life, shell collecting, shelling
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April Vacation in Florida – Get Away From the “World”
Are you planning – or have you planned over the winter – a tropical vacation and trip to the beach? So many people in New England, where I now live, head to Florida for April (Spring) vacation that when I … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, beaches, boat rentals, Florida, New Smyrna Beach, vacation
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Donate a Seashell Kit to Your Child’s School
Even if you live miles from the ocean or don’t have any seashells yourself, you can give a gift of seashells to your child’s school. Recently my eighth-grader came home and actually told me what he was doing in school. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, classroom, education, school, shell kits, teachers
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