Families can turn a walk along the beach into a treasure hunt this weekend during a free beachcombing event on North Padre Island.
The Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will host its first beachcombing community event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Michael J. Ellis Beach and Seawall.
The event will give families an opportunity to discover what washes ashore, learn about coastal items and explore the shoreline with experts.
“We are really excited this Saturday to host our first beachcombing event,” said Adriana Reza, education coordinator for the Harte Research Institute…