bottles.jpgSaturday, 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 - 3:00pmScott 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 - 3:00pmScott 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

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