Saturday, October 8th
10:00 am - 11:15am - Music by Tommy Link
11:30 am - 12:30pm - Mary McCarthy Executive Director, The Beachcombing Center
Lecture: Identifying Unusual Beach Finds
Although there are many types of beach finds that can be commonly identified, we will take a look at some clues to look for that can help you identify less commonly found treasures.
12:45pm - 1:45 pm - Music by Tommy Link
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Scott McKenzie, Mercyhurst University Zurn College of Natural and Health Science, Assistant Professor, Geology Department Paleontology Director
Lecture: Odd Glass!
What kinds of glass are found on our local beaches? Where does it come from? We will cover vitrite, traffic light glass, pop- ups, magnesium and uranium glass and ways to identify the oldest local glass!
3:00pm - 4:45pm - Music by Tommy Link
Sunday, October 9th
10:00am - 11:15am - Music by Tommy Link
11:30am - 12:30pm - Patty Merski, Author & Publisher
Lecture: Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Patty shares her back story and inspiration behind the creation of Mother Beach. As publisher, she discuses the various steps and pathways to get your works published. Audience Q & A welcomed.
12:45pm - 1:45pm - Music by Tommy Link
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Scott McKenzie, Mercyhurst University Zurn College of Natural and Health Science
Assistant Professor, Geology Department Paleontology Director
Lecture: Odd Glass!
What kinds of glass are found on our local beaches? Where does it come from? We will cover vitrite, traffic light glass, pop- ups, magnesium and uranium glass and ways to identify the oldest local glass!
3:00pm – 3:45pm - Music by Tommy Link