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
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.
Brookgreen Gardens’ New Otter Exhibit – River Basin Retreat – Now Open!
Murrells Inlet, SC- Two otters in the Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens have moved into their new home an 8,000 gallon above-ground pool made from clear acrylic panels called River Basin Retreat. Inside the approximately 1,200 square foot pool, replicas of smooth rock formations provide the otters with places to rest above the water and serve as “diving boards†when they jump into the pool. The best part of the River Basin Retreat is that it gives visitors to the Gardens an opportunity to see the otters up-close underwater and the chance to take some great photographs of these lively little creatures at play! [Read more…]
Snakes Alive – Savannah, GA
Learn about native turtles and snakes, and even alligators – but at a safe distance.You’ll discover how to identify which snakes are venomous and which are harmless to humans. Reservations required.
Savannah-Ogeechee Canal museum and Nature Center. For more information call 912-236-8115 or visit Wilderness Southeast.
Arribada Adventures – Turtles on the Move – Jekyll Island, GA
Arribada Adventures is a family program designed for turtle enthusiasts both young and old! These two hour programs will introduce you and your hatchlings to Georgia’s turtles! Become an expert Turtler through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration. [Read more…]