Gobble & Glue - Charleston, SC

November 22, 2008
10:00 am	to	11:00 am

Join a city of Charleston environmental educator for the Gobble and Glue event!  All participants will learn about our favorite holiday bird, the turkey, make a Thanksgiving decoration using natural items, and eat a Thanksgiving treat that they will create. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. No fee!

This event takes place at the Tiedemann Park Nature Center on November 22nd between 10-11 am.   For more information please call 965-4002 or email to olsonm@ci.charleston.sc.us to reserve your space.

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Star Gazing - Amelia Island, FL

November 21, 2008

7:00 pm

Join Wild Amelia for a look at the stars. The evening will include a star talk and the opportuinity to observe the stars up close through telescopes. The program will take place at Fort Clinch State Park at 7 p.m. The program fee is $5.00 per person and no reservations are necessary. Be sure to bring your flashlight and bug spray. 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

Secrets of the Salt Marsh - Amelia Island, FL

November 22, 2008

11:00 am

Join a park ranger and discover the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like those of the Talbot Islands State Parks complex. This ranger-guided hike along the salt marsh will help point out why these areas are one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, the many roles the salt marsh plays, the plant and animal life found in this natural community, and the impacts humans have on this system. 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 .

Sidewalk Chalk Contest in Jacksonville

November 15, 2008

This weekend there is a sidewalk art event in downtown Jacksonville at the Landing. Contestants will show up in the morning and start drawing on the sidewalks. Bring your whole gang down to the Landing to watch. Judging starts at 2:00 pm.

SCHEDULE:

8:00am - 10:00am November 15th. 2008: CHECK IN for competitors.
10:00am: Competition and Public Mural Begins!
2:00pm: Judging Starts as Entertainers take to Fountain Stage to play live music as the Celebrity and Guest Judges review all of the artwork to select the winners.
3:00: Awards Ceremony!
4:00pm - 9:00pm: Awards Ceremony Party! Family Friendly Live Entertainment and Festivities Continue

5:00pm: Fashion Show
9:30pm: - 2:00am: The After Event Splashdown Party Begins. The Latin Film Festival will be providing entertainment in the courtyard for all to enjoy! Come see the artwork created earlier in the day as the energy kicks up on the stage with Live Salsa, Swing and Merengue Entertainment till Late into The Night.

12:00 MIDNIGHT: SPLASH DOWN! Be a part of a very unique closing ceremony! Since chalk art is technically graffiti, at MIDNIGHT everyone is invited to help close the circle by splashing the artwork away! Plus… event after parties will be hosted by popular night spots at The Landing.

Christmas Trees Around the Square - Summerville, SC

December 6, 2008

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December 27, 2008

The Azalea Sertoma Club will host the 4th Annual Christmas Trees Around the Square from Dec. 6 to Dec. 27. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Mayor’s Choice exhibits. For more information, call 821-9708 or visit www.AzaleaSertoma.com.

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Scuba Santa at South Carolina Aquarium - Charleston

December 1, 2008 3:00 pm

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December 20, 2008 3:00 pm

A very welcome guest from the North Pole will make special appearances in the Great Ocean Tank at select Aquarium dive shows each day from December 1 through December 20. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Santa swim with the fish! For more information call (843) 577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.

Monday, December 1 – Saturday, December 20, 2008
Daily at 3:00 p.m.
South Carolina Aquarium

Botany for Artists with Trish Rugaber - St. Simons, GA

November 8, 2008

6:00 pm

Distinguished Professor and Professor of Biology, Patricia Rugaber will be instructing this workshop. Professor Rugaber’s background in math and science coupled with her distinctive artistic skills makes her highly qualified to teach this workshop. Professor Rugaber’s botanical drawings and paintings are created with meticulous detail and are amongst the most admired botanicals in southeast Georgia. This event is open to high school students and adults. Costs: $70 (up to 24 ppl).

For more information, contact Glynn Art Association at 912-638-8770 or email glynnart@bellsouth.net

This event is brought to you by the Glynn Art Association, at 319 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island, GA from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Wings over Florida Kayak Tour - St. Augustine, FL

November 18, 2008

Leave from the lush tropical gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on a 2-hour ecological kayak tour of the Matanzas River Estuary from 10 a.m. to noon. Only accessible by kayak, discover untouched waterways and enjoy the beauty of natural Florida! Tour package includes admission into the park, all equipment, professional naturalist / kayak guide, and photos taken by your guide. No experience required and appropriate for ages 12 and up.

For more information call us at 904.347.1565 or check out our website http://www.RippleEffectEcoTours.com. This event is located at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $45 per person.

Washington Oaks Kayak Tour - St. Augustine, FL

November 4, 2008

1:00 pm

Explore Longs Creek and the Matanzas Estuary nestled in 25,000 contiguous acres of preserved Florida habitat in one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. Observe the active fisheries during a very productive time of the year with regular dolphin sightings and beautiful birds. No experience required.

This event is located at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is $45 per person. For more information call 904.347.1565 or visit our website at http://RippleEffectEcoTours.com

Indians of the Estuary Kayak tour - St Augustine, FL

November 3, 2008

9:00 am

Paddle back in time and discover the life ways of the Timucuan Indians and their relationship to the land that they loved. Explore the estuary from Washington Oaks State Park with a professional naturalist and enjoy stories about the Timucuans and the important role the Matanzas Estuary played in their everyday lives. Along our journey, we will stop at an island refuge and visit a Timucuan encampment and learn more about their clothing, shelter, hunting and fishing techniques, tools, weapons and the native foods that helped sustain them. This tour is from 9 a.m. to noon and is $60 per person. This fee includes park admission, guided tour, catered lunch, and photos from the tour.

For more information call 904.347.1565 or visit our website at http://RippleEffectEcoTours.com

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