Ruining Your Day at the Beach

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Doug Levin will make sure you never take another day at the beach lying down in his Chesapeake Forum's class starting April 21st.

Chesapeake Forum is delighted to welcome “Ruining Your Day at the Beach,” taught by Douglas Levin, Ph. D. Turns out, it takes more than a day at the beach to understand the ecosystems at play along coastal shorelines. In this class, you’ll learn that each layer of beach has its place in the eco-system from the walkway where you enter the beach, the berm where you flop down with your towel and the low-tide terrace where you decide to whether or not to take the plunge.

You will learn the different parts of the beach and how they contribute to its mechanics. Why do beaches erode? Why does it help to swim along the beach to get out of a rip current? You will also examine sand samples from all over the world and determine why beaches are black, white, peppered, or red; learn the difference between tropical and temperate beaches and understand basic beach mechanics.

In other words, a day at the beach will never be the same again.

To register for “Ruining Your Day at the Beach” visit chesapeakeforum.org. Two sessions on Thursday April 21, 28 from 10-11:30, $20. HYBRID. Scroll down on the webpage to find other classes you might enjoy. If you would like to receive the Chesapeake Forum’s monthly newsletter, please email to info@chesapeakeforum.org with your name and preferred email.