“It stinks – nothing but mosquitoes! Eeew!” Actually, the salt marsh is a lot more than a breeding ground for mosquitoes, it is a key element to the coastal environment. Join us for a closer look at one of the most productive systems in the world. The closer you look, the more you will see. You may even see the world of the salt marsh a little differently after this walk.
Meeting Place: Marsh boardwalk
What to Bring: Shoes that can get muddy, binoculars(for distant birds), water and insect repellant
No fee, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
until August 31, 2007, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Every Week on Tuesday
Naturescope Terrific Turtles Jacksonville, Florida
Florida is home to a variety of turtles on land, in freshwater, and in the ocean. Did you know that some species, such as the Gopher Tortoise, play an important role in the lives of many other creatures? Take this time to expand your knowledge of these endearing animals. Live and non-living specimens will be examined. This program is for all ages. We will meet in the Picnic Pavilion. For more information, please call 630-CITY.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m
Mandarin Museum & Historical Society/Walter Jones Historical, P.O. Box 23601 11964 Mandarin Road (32223) Jacksonville FL,32241
904 268-0784
www.mandarinmuseum.net
Reptiles of the Lowcountry – Huntington Island State Park, South Carolina
Reds, greens, yellows, oranges…these are just some of the colors that you will find on our native reptiles. These secretive animals are sometimes less than appreciated, but reptiles often help us out. Find out how during this hands-on, or hands-off, program. Some live animals will be available for you to interact with at your comfort level.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Event Hours: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Saturdays
Sea Turtle Watch 2007 Huntington Island, South Carolina
Every summer, loggerhead sea turtles visit beaches throughout South Carolina to nest. Hunting Island State Park is a great place to see adults nesting and hatchlings emerging from their nests. Loggerheads are a protected species, so this program offers participants a rare opportunity to encounter a sea turtle.
This program starts with a talk about the life history of sea turtles and the current status of our turtle season at Hunting Island State Park. Please be prepared to walk for an hour or more. Some nights we will spend more time at nests that are close to their incubation period, while others we will look for adults arriving on the beach. We may also conduct nest surveys at nests that recently hatched.
Meeting Place: One day before the program.
What to Bring: Insect repellent, water, shoes that can get sandy or wet.
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Until August 31, 2007, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM,every Week on Monday
How to find Shark Teeth at Talbot Island State Park – Jacksonville, Florida
It’s definitely a possibility if you’re visiting one of the pristine beaches of the Talbot Islands State Parks. Join Ranger Brian on Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. as he discusses the different types of shark teeth that can be found on the area’s beaches. He’ll also reveal the best times to look for teeth and the areas that seem to be better than others for finding shark teeth. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free.
Saturday, August 18th, 2007. 11:00 a.m.
This event is FREE!
For more information, call 904-251-2320.