From the Forest to the Sea - Myrtle Beach, SC

December 22, 2008
11:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Experience the natural wonders of Myrtle Beach State Park! Come explore the maritime forest, maritime grassland, and the beach habitat. This program will consist of a ¼ mile leisurely stroll. Meet at the Nature Center.
For more information call 843-238-0874 or visit our website at www.myrtlebeachsp.com

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Winter Celebration in Mandarin at Walter Jones Historical Park

December 6, 2008
11:00 am	to	6:00 pm

Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Winter Celebration in Mandarin. The whole family can enjoy a variety of fun activities such as hayrides, rides on the putt-putt train, visits with Santa, games and nature crafts, nature exhibits and making Victorian ornaments and much more. The ninth annual Winter Celebration in Mandarin will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road. The 1875 farmhouse will be open for tours all day.
This event is free, but some activities have a fee. Call 904 268-0784 for more information.

The schedule of events includes:

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hayrides. Train ride. Re-enactors.
Crafts and games. Gift shop. Museum.

12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Webb/Jones farmhouse open.

1:30 - 4:00 p.m. A visit from Santa Claus - Entertainment at the farmhouse:

11:30 - 12 noon. Mandarin United Methodist Church Cherubs Choir and the Kings Kids Choir.

12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Mandarin Presbyterian Church Children’s Choir

1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Reading and book signing by Jane Wood, author of the children’s book Trouble on the St. Johns River.

The Walter Jones Historical Park is located at 11964 Mandarin Road. For more information or direction s, call the museum at (904) 268-0784 or visit: www.mandarinmuseum.net

Secrets of the Salt Marsh - Amelia Island, FL

November 22, 2008

11:00 am

Join a park ranger and discover the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like those of the Talbot Islands State Parks complex. This ranger-guided hike along the salt marsh will help point out why these areas are one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, the many roles the salt marsh plays, the plant and animal life found in this natural community, and the impacts humans have on this system. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org .