TPOBC Beachcombing Event

[Kim Cunningham]

TEXAS PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN (TPOBC)
Parent Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas

SAVE THE DATE! May 19, 2019

TPOBC would like to invite you to attend our 1st annual Galveston Island Beachcombing Event for blind and low vision children and their families.
Please join us while we learn about our beautiful sandy beaches and what lies on, in, and under the sand and water.

This event will be presented by Kat Pollock, Islander and Avid Beachcomber

Event Sponsored by Vacasa Vacation Rentals www.vacasa.com

When: Sat. May 19, 2018 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Galveston Island State Park Public Facility

Address: 14901 FM 3005   Galveston, TX 7754

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

 

Morning Session: 9:00am to 11:30am

Beachcombing, Seining (Net Fishing), Building Sand Castles, Tactile Exhibit

 

Lunch: 11:30am to 12:30pm

Hot dogs, chips, and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch.

 

Afternoon Session: 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Birdwatching (Audible Hike), Fishing (Bring your own pole), Crabbing, Nature Hike

 

 

Don’t forget to bring:

Water Shoes, Shirt and Hat for Sun Protection, Sunscreen, Towels, Beach Chairs, Fishing Poles (Free fishing in state park), Sunglasses, Shade Shelters or Beach Umbrella

 

Please RSVP to Kim Cunningham k...@tpobc.org 713-501-9659

www.tpobc.org