Park in downtown Winslow. Access the beach by taking the Waterfront Park trail, crossing the ravine bridge, continuing on the Waterfront trail across Harborview Drive and behind the condominiums to the beach access.
- Fall and winter night explorations require a strong flashlight.
- Look for the naturalists wearing neon green vests.
- Wear shoes or boots that can get wet. You will be walking in the shallow water along the shore for much of the time. Tall rubber boots are the footwear of choice.
- Walk carefully — critters on the ground can be hard to see, and sometimes can be covered by seaweed.
- The beach can be much colder than the rest of the island, so wear layers that you can add as necessary.
- Bring your kids — they’re great explorers! Dogs should be left at home.
- You might want the added stability of a hiking stick as the rocks can be very slippery when wet and covered with seaweed.