Interpretive programs

Ranger Programs (June 1 - September 2, 2013)	Su	M	T	W	Th	F	Sa
Beach Walk 11:00 a.m.	X	X	X	X	X		X
Hidden Treasures 11:00 a.m.						X
Deck Talk 1:00 p.m.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Junior Ranger Program (Daily, any time during visitor center hours)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Sand Sculpting	See below
Hatchling Releases	See below

Program Descriptions
Beach Walk	This leisurely stroll for all ages meets outside the visitor center entrance. The 45 minute walk explores our coastal ecology.
Hidden Treasures	Catch, learn about, and release creatures found at the surf's edge during this family program. Meet outside the visitor center entrance to join the fun and come prepared to get wet.
Deck Talk	This talk meets on the deck outside the visitor center and is a discussion of the remarkable collection found on the park's touch table. Popular with all ages due to the many unique items.
Junior Ranger Program	Stop by the Malaquite Visitor Center (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) to pick up a free activity book and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Sand Sculpting	This program will occur from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: June 22, July 6, July 20, and August 3. Meet on Malaquite Beach and join a professional sand sculptor to learn how to build a beautiful sand castle.
Hatchling Releases	The public is invited to attend several releases of newly hatched sea turtles each year during June-August. Dates and times for these releases are determined as nests hatch. Call the Hatchling Hotline at 361-949-7163 to find out when and where the next hatchling release will occur.

For more information, please call the Malaquite Visitor Center at [phone].