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Archives for July 2008

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City of St Augustine 443rd Birthday Celebration

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Put on your 16th century party hat and celebrate St. Augustine’s 443rd Birthday!
On Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Native American village of Seloy (now the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park) will come alive with demonstrations of culture and lifestyles of the Timucua who had been living here for at least 500 years when the Spanish arrived in 1565. The Seminoles and other U.S. tribes that have been part of Florida’s history will also be represented. That evening, an Indian Pow Wow will honor the Native American traditions that are a part of the city’s history.

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Tales from the Sea – Myrtle Beach, SC

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What’s living in the sea? Find out more at this kids friendly, hands-on learning event at Myrtle Beach State Park where you can touch live sea urchins, snails, crabs, sea stars, and more. The group will meet at Nature Center. Free with park admission.
Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Call 843-238-0874 or visit Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

Barrier Islands – Jacksonville, Florida

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Join one of our knowledgeable park rangers for an informative talk on the natural history of sea islands and their important role in coastal ecology on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m.. The topics addressed will include beach erosion, island migration, island formation and the natural communities present on such barrier islands today. The program will take place at the Bluffs pavilion on Big Talbot Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with $2 vehicle entrance fee.

For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.