Due to Covid 19, we'll have virtual instead of in person meetings for rest of 2020.
About Us
Field Trips and Newsletters
Field Trips and Newsletters
Field Trips and Newsletters
Interesting excursions to Florida's water, museums, and fossil pits. Our Newsletter has interesting and educational articles.
Annual Shell Show
Field Trips and Newsletters
Field Trips and Newsletters
The annual Shell Show is truly the highlight of the year. Usually occurs the last full weekend of February. Awards are given for outstanding displays in many categories.
Club Meetings
Field Trips and Newsletters
Club Meetings
Fascinating speakers presenting talks on a variety of shell related subjects. Visitor are welcome to join us for fun, education and discussion.
Meetings and More
Jan. 3, 2020 Club Meeting
Nicole Seiden, USF student, presented a talk "Studying Biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico".
Feb. 7, 2020 Club Meeting
Robert Marchiselli presented "Highlights of the Marchiselli Collections; 2 generations of collectors". Many beautiful pics of shells. Carolyn had a sales table with many bargains to be had.
Feb. 21-22, 2020 Annual Shell Show
Our Annual Shell Show is open to the public on Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. There are Scientific and Artistic displays along with dealers selling shells and related items.
At the Seminole Rec Center, 9100 113th St. North, Seminole FL
March 6, 2020 Club Meeting
Dr. Gregory Herbert of USF gave a very interesting talk about his research on molluscan radula. He brought a few 3D-printed models of some radula.
April 3, 2020 Club Meeting
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was cancelled.
May Club Picnic
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this picnic was cancelled.
Meetings and More
May 1, 2020 Club Meeting
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was cancelled.
Sep. 4, 2020 Club Meeting
Our regular meeting night. We usually meet the first Friday of the month for the months of September to May. Due to Covid-19 the meeting was cancelled. We had a virtual meeting on Sep. 1st jointly with Suncoast Conchologists.
Oct. 6, 2020 Club Meeting
We will have a joint virtual Zoom meeting with the Suncoast Conchologists. Members will receive a link via e-mail. Debi McCreary will present a program "Shifting Sands of Time". She will talk about the different sands around Florida.
Nov. 6, 2020 Club Meeting
We will have a joint virtual Zoom meeting with the Suncoast Conchologists. Members will receive a link via e-mail. John Jacobs will present "Family Strombidae: An Introduction".
Dec. 4, 2020 Holiday Party
Our annual Holiday party will not take place. We have not determined if there will be a virtual meeting.
Our Annual Shell Show
Our annual Shell Show has been cancelled due to Covid-19. We hope to keep everyone safe and will return.