Coastal Companion

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Archives for July 2008

Animal Signs – Fort George Island, Florida

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Join a Park Ranger for a presentation and leisurely guided hike through different Florida ecosystems on a quest to characterize tracks left by an assortment of critters. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free.

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.

EverGreen Family Festival- Ponte Vedra, Florida

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A chalk artist will greet you & invite you to create “green-sterpiece,” stroll through a cool rain forest in the courtyard, create a butterfly garden at the JAXPORT & TREE HILL butterfly activity table, stop by Guana Research Reserve’s estuary table and make a fun fish project, visit the the JAX4KIDS water station, enjoy special performances and demonstrations throughout the day by Cultural Center artists and instructors, help your child make drums out of recycled Boar’s Head Brand boxes, visit young local artist Chloe Cannan at her  recycled art table, get your American Lung Association green tatoo, visit Marie Hurst/GreenSpace Interior Design’s green room for kids and families, listen to Cultural Center artist Lois Simon read her children’s book, MAC (The Story of a Happy Apple) and more!

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Les DeMerle Band Performs – Amelia Island, Fl

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The dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele & Special Guest is performing at Intercoastal Wine in Fernandina Beach on Monday July 28th at 7:00 pm. For more information call 904-3321-1300
Tickets available at the door if not sold out in advance. Advance tickets at
Intercoastal Wine, 10 N. 2nd street, Fernandina Beach
The UPS Store, 1417 Sadler Rd or call 904-277-0820