Recently the Georgia Sea Tutle Center opened on Jekyll Island, Georgia. This much anticipated facility will provide state-of-the-art emergency care to sick and injured sea turtles, with opportunities for scientific research and long-term treatment. Visitors to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will explore exhibits on sea turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and their amazing journey from egg to adulthood. School field trips, public programs, and special events will highlight Georgia’s unique coastal ecosystem and the mysterious world of these ancient reptiles. To follow whats happening with the center check out there blog at http://gstc.blogspot.com/
GTMNERR WEEKEND NATURE MOVIES – PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA
Experience a visual journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans – pole to pole across the Earth at the
Kid’s Saltwater Fishing Workshop – St Augustine, Florida
A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel.
Blackwater Paddle – Rincon, GA
After basic canoeing instruction, your WiSE naturalist will lead the way downstream past tall tupelo and cypress. Their bright green foliage and dark trunks reflect perfectly in the mirror-dark water.
We’ll be on the lookout for turtles, herons, and noisy kingfishers diving for their next meal. Maybe we’ll be lucky enough to spot swallowtail kites soaring overhead. There’s beauty around every bend.
Fee of $35/person also includes canoe, paddle, and basic instruction.
Group size: 6-18.
Meet in Rincon, GA.
Reservations required.
Wilderness Southeast 912-897-5108
Visit the website for more information
Castnetting 101. Huntington Island, South Carolina.
Huntington Island State Park
(843) 838-2011
Would you like to be able to catch fresh shrimp for dinner, or possibly enough shrimp for you and your friends throughout the year? Then you should learn the art of cast netting. Do you like to fish with the best and freshest bait? Then you should learn the art of cast netting. Have you ever wondered what creatures lurk in the tidal creeks of the Lowcountry? Then you should learn the art of cast netting. Do you just enjoy getting wet and muddy? Then cast netting is for you too! Join us at the Nature Center/Fishing Pier for a closer look at life surrounding the pier and gain a skill you can apply to everyday life in the Lowcountry.
June 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Every Week on Thursday