Your ultimate guide to the coast
The Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival takes place on Jekyll Island on Oct 12 – 14. Lots of activities for everyone from the casual nature bird enthusiast to the most experienced birder. Field trips to over twenty-five different natural areas, including barrier islands, and informative seminars on a wide range of topics are the cornerstones of the festival.
Visit www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org for more information about the festival.
This guided tour along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail will include an introduction to birding in the Golden Isles and a tour of the plantation and marsh. Beginner and expert birders are welcome. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring binoculars and mosquito spray. $2.50 – $5. 912-264-7333.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site
5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N.
Brunswick, GA 31525
Located between Brunswick and Darien on U.S. Hwy. 17, 1 mile east of I-95 exit #42.
Winged Ambassadors will present an educational program about raptors and the environmental challenges they face. There will be three live raptor shows with outdoor flights over the audience. $3 parking. 912-882-8531.
Friday, September 21, 2007. 6:30 PM
Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway
St. Mary’s, GA 31558
Located 7 miles north of St. Mary’s on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit 3.
Scared of bats? In time for Halloween, learn to separate myth from fact regarding these magnificent flying mammals. We’ll explain their importance in nature – and maybe you’ll find yourself fascinated instead of frightened. This program is meant for ALL ages and it’s a great opportunity to learn with the whole family. We will meet at the picnic pavilion. For more information, please call 630-CITY
Mandarin Museum & Historical Society/Walter Jones Historical, 11964 Mandarin Road Jacksonville FL,32223
904.268.0784
Admission: Free
Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
www.mandarinmuseum.net
Adults and children alike will have the opportunity to be marine scientists for a day at the Skidaway Marine Science Day on Saturday, October 13. Visitors will learn about new scientific discoveries, peer behind huge aquarium tanks and explore a real research ship between noon and 5 p.m. on the Skidaway Marine Science Campus at the north end of Skidaway Island.
The campus-wide open house event is open to the public and admission is free.