Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ever been eye to eye with a snake? Using our live collection, we will discuss the characteristics and dispel the myths that surround these beautiful creatures. You will learn how a snake moves, smells, hears, and other senses. Learn how to identify a venomous snake, the safe way! Answer all these questions and more as well as the opportunity for a hands-on snake experience under the supervision of our naturalist. The snakes presented in the program are non-venomous and native to the park
1 p.m. – 2 p. m.
$5
Registration: Friday, May 2, 2008
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Old Santee Canal Park
900 Stony Landing Road
843-899-5200
www.oldsanteecanalpark.org
Spring into Bloom at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida
If you like plants and gardening, visit the new Great Lawn and the Gardens of Trout River Plaza for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ second annual Spring Into Bloom event on April 26 – 27! Well-known local experts will be on hand to explain how to grow, decorate, and cook with botanical and other plants. Guests can learn from speakers who are well-known for their gardening expertise, visit horticulture stations, enjoy children’s activities, and listen to live entertainment!
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens website, www.jacksonvillezoo.org, for more information.
Party for the Planet at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida
You can receive $2 off one regular child, adult or senior admission to the Zoo when you bring in an old cell phone to be recycled. So take the opportunity to help save the environment.
Celebrate Earth Day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Party for the Planet event! Guests can learn how to take care of our earth by visiting environmental and animal conservation booths. There will also be children’s activities and live entertainment.
(904) 757-4463
April 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Butterflies – Up Close and Personal – Jacksonville, Florida
The 7th Annual Butterfly Festival, a celebration of gossamer-winged creatures takes place on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. Have a close encounter with native Florida butterflies.
Activities will include a butterfly release, live music, delicious food, guest lecturers, butterflies, vendors and fun things for children to do! Our guest will be able to roam the nature trails, shop at the booths and learn about the different environmental agencies from our community!
Also, Flights of Fancy Butterfly House reopens May 1, at Tree Hill Nature Center.
Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Rd. Jacksonville FL,32211
Call (904) 724-4646 or visit www.treehill.org
Brookgreen Gardens’ Spring Excursions – South Carolina
Explore the outdoors during Brookgreen Gardens’ spring schedule for creek cruises, Trekker excursions, The Oaks Plantation History and Nature Trail. Cruise on a pontoon boat, The Springfield, along abandoned ricefields now home to alligators, waterfowl, and osprey as an interpreter helps visitors see the distinctive landscape of the rice plantations and understand the role of enslaved Africans in the cultivation of the rice crop. belle delphine nudes vera23 Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children in addition to the garden admission. [Read more…]