ECO TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Decapods with Dad: A hands-on Father’s Day dip into the marsh
A one-hour, family-friendly marsh outing using dip, seine and cast nets to find coastal creatures — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Decapods with Dad: A hands-on Father’s Day dip into the marsh.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a lively, one-hour exploration of the marshlands. Guided by Ecological Marine Adventures, families wade into coastal habitats with dip nets, seine nets and cast nets to uncover crabs, shrimp and other marsh denizens, learning about the ecosystem while making memories together.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Netting the Marsh
Participants use dip nets, seine nets and cast nets to sample the shallow marsh channels, turning discovery into a tactile lesson in coastal life.
Explore Coastal Habitats
The short hour is focused on revealing the hidden creatures and habitats of the marsh, with interpretation on how these systems function and why they matter.
A Father’s Day Outdoors
Framed as a Father’s Day experience, the outing emphasizes shared time in nature and hands-on discovery suitable for participants of all ages.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
Expect a brisk, guided loop through shallow marsh edges: a short briefing, then repeated forays with nets to scoop and examine whatever the tide and habitat yield. The pace is interactive and educational, designed to maximize hands-on encounters within a compact, one-hour window.
THE HANDS-ON
Netting the Marsh
Participants use dip nets, seine nets and cast nets to sample the shallow marsh channels, turning discovery into a tactile lesson in coastal life.
THE ECOLOGY
Explore Coastal Habitats
The short hour is focused on revealing the hidden creatures and habitats of the marsh, with interpretation on how these systems function and why they matter.
THE FAMILY MOMENT
A Father’s Day Outdoors
Framed as a Father’s Day experience, the outing emphasizes shared time in nature and hands-on discovery suitable for participants of all ages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for one hour.
Closed-toed shoes are required to protect feet from oysters; nets for sampling are provided as part of the activity.
Meet at the Soundside Park Boat Ramp; cost is $15 per person.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the outing?
The marsh adventure lasts one hour.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at the Soundside Park Boat Ramp.
How much does it cost?
The cost is $15 per person.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes — the program is described as perfect for all ages and is family-friendly.
What should participants wear?
Closed-toed shoes are required to protect feet from oysters.
What kinds of nets are used?
The outing uses dip nets, seine nets and cast nets for hands-on sampling.