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Alabama

Field Trips and Events

Pelican Point Shoreline Volunteer Event

April 06, 2013
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pelican Point, Alabama (eastern side of Mobile Bay)
For more information, please contact Judy Haner at jhaner@tnc.org.

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Directions

Click here for a map of Pelican Point

Physical Address: 10299 County Road 1, Fairhope, AL 36535

Option #1: Coming from Interstate 10 in Alabama

Take Exit 38 (State Highway 181/County Road 27) and head South on 181/27 for 15 miles
After 15 miles, 181/27 makes a 90 degree turn to the left, then another 90 degree turn to the right
Turn right on Highway 98 for 0.5 miles
Turn left on County Road 27/Mary Ann Beach Road and travel 2.8 miles
Turn left on County Road 1
Parking lot is 1 mile ahead

Option #2: Other option from Interstate 10 in Alabama

Take Exit 35A (heading Eastbound) or exit 35 heading Westbound and turn South onto Highway 98 East for 16.7 miles
Turn left to stay on US-98 East for 2 miles
Turn right on County Road 27/Mary Ann Beach Road for 2.8 miles
Turn left on County Road 1
Parking lot is 1 mile ahead

From Orange Beach

Head West on Highway 180 from Orange Beach
Take Foley Beach Expressway (toll road) north for 9.0 miles
Turn left on US-98 West for 12.6 miles
Turn left on County Road 27/Mary Ann Beach Road and travel 2.8 miles
Turn left on County Road 1
Parking lot is 1 mile ahead

From Gulf Shores

Head North on AL-59/Gulf Shores Pkwy for 11 miles
Turn left on US-98 West for 10.5 miles
Turn left on County Road 27/Mary Ann Beach Road and travel 2.8 miles
Turn left on County Road 1
Parking lot is 1 mile ahead

Join The Nature Conservancy and our partners, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobile Baykeeper and The Ocean Foundation on Saturday, April 6, 2013, as we build a 224-foot living shoreline at Pelican Point along Mobile Bay, midway between Fairhope and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

We need 500 volunteers to help us place 20,500 interlocking concrete blocks – each weighing 35 pounds – along the shore to form the foundation of four oyster reefs. The reefs will protect 329 feet of natural shoreline, helping to minimize erosion, protect coastal dunes and enhance natural habitat for fish, birds and other marine life.
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Register for the event!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2013; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Pelican Point, Alabama (eastern side of Mobile Bay)

What to Wear: Long pants and long sleeves are recommended. Weather permitting, shorts and T-shirts are acceptable. Closed-toed water shoes are a must. Some people will get wet, so boots and/or waders may be useful.

What to Bring: Sunscreen, hats and work gloves

Provided: Water will be provided.

Please note that each building block is 35 pounds. Due to the heavy lifting involved in the event, it is not suitable for children under 16.