Join a park ranger for a leisurely paced hour long hike to discover Talbot Islands’ natural communities. Take some time to enjoy the sights of Florida’s native plants and animals. Don’t forget your bug spray and a water bottle!
The Ribault Club at Talbot Islands State Park; 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. (904) 251-2323
Barrier Islands at Talbot Islands – Jacksonville, Florida
Why are barrier islands so important? Join one of our park rangers on Ft. George Island to find out! Topics addressed will include beach erosion, island migration, island formation, and the natural communities present on barrier islands today. So bring the whole family and learn how important barrier islands are to Florida’s ecosystem! This is a free event.
Ribault Club at Talbot Islands State Park; 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. (904) 251-2323
Bonsai Basics at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida
Joe Stumpf, of the North Florida Bonsai Club has been creating bonsai for over 30 years, with over 90 in his personal collection. He will highlight the history, background, and different styles of bonsai as well as demonstrate the techniques for creating a bonsai. $15 for Zoo members; $20 for non-members, Reservation required on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here for registration form. For more information, please contact (904) 757-4463 ext. 200
Saturday, December 1, 2007 Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Education Campus 
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evenings at Whitney – St Augustine, Florida
Learn from recognized experts in their field when The Whitney Laboratory presents their monthly public lecture series. Presentations include current science topics, plus subjects from on-going research programs at the Lab. This month’s lecture is What’s Happening in Shark Research and Education at the Florida Program for Shark Research? with George Burgess, Ph.D., Coordinator of Museum Operations, Director, Florida Program for Shark Research and International Shark Attack File, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida.
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Whitney Lab’s Center for Marine Studies
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd.
Palm Coast, FL
904.461.4000
E-mail: sigridn@whitney.ufl.edu
Jacksonville Herpetological Society Exhibition – Jacksonville, Florida
On the second Saturday of each month, the Jacksonville Herpetological Society shares their love of all reptiles with MOSH visitors. The exhibition begins at 10:00 AM and runs until about 3:00 PM.