Sea Glass and Ocean Gems Symposium

This event took place on March 14, 2015. See upcoming events in Vero Beach.

Where: 8385 S Highway A1A

Save the Date, March 14th, for the Sea Glass and Ocean Gems Symposium at the BIC! The symposium will be free to the public and kick off with a guided beach walk with Dawn and Blair Witherington, Authors of "Florida’s Living Beaches, a Guide for the Curious Beachcomber" @ 10 a.m. Be sure to bring your found ocean gems and photos for a chance to win awards! Try your hand at crafting in one of our sea glass seminars run by local artists to include wire wrapping, drilling, tumbling vs. natural found sea glass, and beach gem mosaics. The day will also include local environmental education speakers and displays; learn about finding sharks teeth on the local islands, identifying sea-beans, what to do with stranded sea life, eliminating marine plastic debris, the benefits of aquaculture and more. You may also try your luck and “Guess the Sea Glass in a Jar” or enter the art raffle to benefit Sea Turtle Conservancy. Be sure to peruse local beach crafters’ wares, and let the kids explore their own craft table. All “ocean gems” are combed not harvested. Come enjoy the day by the sea celebrating its many treasures