Coastal Companion

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Gardens at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Bob Chabot, Director of Horticulture & Facilities at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, will discuss the master plan for the Zoo’s Gardens, the conceptual ideas for the Asian Gardens, and the many types of plants that are used.
$15 for Zoo members;  $20 for non-members. Reservation required on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Click here for registration form. For more information, please contact (904) 757-4463 ext. 200 or visit Jacksonville Zoo website.

Saturday, November 3, 2007
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Education Campus

Halloween with Sea Turtles – Jekyll Island, GA

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Turtleween at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit? Come Trick-or-Treat with the Sea Turtles! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is hosting the first annual Turtleween on Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 12-5pm. Guests who arrive in costume will receive $1 off general admission and will be able to participate in a number of fun, turtle-inspired activities! Be sure to check out our website www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org for more details.

Contact: The Georgia Sea Turtle Center / 912-635-4444
Address: 214 Stable Road
Website: http://www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

Charleston Corn Maize – South Carolina

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Legare Farms welcomes you to our annual “A Maze in Maize” and the Pumpkin Patch. We are packed with family oriented activities and can’t wait to see you at our farm! Please come out to Johns Island and visit a family owned and operated working farm.

* Pick your own pumpkin!
* Take a scenic hayride!
* Try your hand at the Balloon Launch!
* Hit a pumpkin, win a pumpkin.
* Make your own Scarecrow!

Plus many, many more activities! Last, but certainly not least…..”An Amazin” Maze in Maize.” We have cultivated a unique problem solving opportunity the likes of which Charleston has never seen! The maze is 5 Acres of twists and turns, guaranteed to stump even the best of folks which is why we dare you to come out and give it a go. Don’t worry folks, we haven’t lost anyone …yet! Don’t forget to bring your kiddie wagons and cameras ( there are tons of picture taking opportunities at our farm)! For an even more challenging course, try ” An Amazin’ Maze in Maize” by moonlight! This is the most challenging corn maze in the Charleston area! Note: Please bring your own flashlights and mosquito repellent! If you forget your flashlight, we will have them for rent at the concession stand.

Concessions available in our large picnic area. Ample free parking available.

October 1-30, 2007
Fri. 3 to 10, Sat. 10 to 10, Sun. 1 to 6
Legare Farms, Johns Island
843-559-0788