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Teacher and School Field Trip Planning Information
Deerfield Island Park
1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach
954-360-1320
Deerfield Island Park is a 56-acre island park bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro and Royal Palm canals. Often referred to as Capone Island, the park was designated an Urban Wilderness Area by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners in 1982. Once a freshwater wetland strewn with pines and pond apple trees, it has evolved into a heavily wooded, coastal strand community. The park features an 8.5-acre mangrove swamp, two primitive nature trails, a picnic area, and an overlook onto the Intracoastal Waterway. The park provides a critical habitat for the gopher tortoise and a feeding and roosting place for many migratory, shore, and wading birds. Deerfield Island Park is located in the city of Deerfield Beach and is accessible only by boat. Please allow 45 minutes for boat transportation to the park. Large groups may require extra time for transportation.
Program Descriptions
*Programs marked with asterisks meet specific curriculum objectives for the grades indicated.
ISLAND SAFARI (Kindergarten-12th Grades)
Let's discover the many different kinds of plants and animals on Deerfield Island. During this guided nature walk, students will discover the Florida state tree and learn about keystone species. Other Florida state symbols will be discussed.
- One hour.
- Maximum 30 students.
*MANNY THE MANATEE (Second Grade)
Students will learn about the problems affecting plants and animals in the modern environment. During this program, students will learn about manatees and suggest possible solutions for their problems.
- One hour.
- Maximum 30 students.
*DESIGNER PLANTS (Third Grade)
Students will learn how plants adapt to different environments. They will examine various native and exotic plants on the island and construct an imaginary plant “adapted” to survive in a special environment.
- Two hours.
- Maximum 30 students.
FRESH TO SALTY (Kindergarten-12th Grades)
One hundred years ago this area was a freshwater ecosystem. Students will search for evidence and explore the changes from a freshwater to saltwater habitat as we compare and contrast plant and animal species.
- One hour.
- Maximum 30 students.
Seek the Unique
ALL ABOUT ISLANDS (Second Grade)
Forty years ago, Deerfield Island was surrounded by water on only three sides. During this program, students will learn about peninsula and island landforms and how Deerfield Island became an island.
- Two hours.
- Maximum 30 students.
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