The Natural Resource Extension Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) present the 2013 edition of Panhandle Outdoors LIVE, a series of guided field excursions highlighting unique ecological features throughout northwest Florida. Trips begin in March 2013 and run monthly through November 2013. Participants can choose to attend as many or as few of the individual events as they wish.
The expedition schedule is as follows:
March 15 Aucilla River Sinks (Jefferson County)
March 28 The Great Florida Wildlife Trail (Calhoun County)
April 2 Pitcher Plants & Weeks Bay (Baldwin County, Alabama)
May 8 Coastal Dune Lakes (Walton County, Florida)
June 6 Yellow River & Boiling Creek (Santa Rosa County)
August 15 Saltwater Marshes of St. Andrews Bay (Bay County)
September 24 Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (Franklin Co.)
October 3 Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County)
November 15 Seagrasses & Manatees of Apalachee Bay (Wakulla County)
Each day starts at 9:30 a.m. CST and runs to 4 p.m. CST. Depending on location, moderate walking, hiking, swimming and/or paddling may be involved. Lunch, park entry fees and rentals will be provided for each participant at a cost of $30. Registration is available at http://panhandleoutdoorslive2013.eventbrite.com, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate, space is limited, register early.
Necessary equipment and clothing will vary based on weather and location, but participants should arrive early, bring sturdy shoes, drinking water, sunscreen and a camera to each trip. Transportation to each location will be facilitated by carpooling; some counties may be able to provide transportation.
For more information, contact Carrie Stevenson, [email protected], or by phone at 850-475-5230.
