Turtle Cove’s Main Facility

At the newly renovated Turtle Cove, the ground level wet-lab space is spacious and
has some basic equipment that can be used (tables, nets, aquariums, potable and non-potable
water, drying oven, microscopes, collection jars, and other similar laboratory equipment).

NOTE: Researchers and educators should bring any specialized equipment they need to
conduct their work.

This area also includes 20+ chairs and a drop down screen and power-point machine
(stored upstairs) that can be used for classroom instruction.

The wet-lab setup at the research station includes aquaria, a natural water plumbing
system, a plant dryer, and various field collection equipment. Chemicals, collection
jars, dissection instruments, and other laboratory equipment are easily accessible
for both the classroom and lab facilities.

Available equipment

 

Galva Canal Classroom

The upstairs classroom at the Boat Shed at Galva Canal is equipped with wi-fi/satellite
internet service, an LCD projector/screen and computer, and conference room tables
and chairs (and a small couch) for a max of about 20 people. The location, just off
of I-55 near the Manchac exit, makes this classroom ideal for presentations or discussions
before and after field trips or marsh experiments conducted by boat in Pass Manchac, Lake Maurepas, or Lake Pontchartrain.

Lodging and dining accommodations