Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Ranger Programs

• GOPHER TORTOISE
  Friday July 11th Bring the whole family to join one of our rangers for a discussion about the GOPHER TORTOISE. Learn how these hard-shelled natives keep cool in the heat of the day, search for food, and even help their neighbors during fires. Find out what makes a tortoise not a turtle, and maybe even check out one of resident tortoise’s garden. Be prepared for a short walk. We don’t guarantee a sighting, but you never know.
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• NATIVE PLANT WALK
  Friday July 18th All ages can learn more about the plants that inhabit a Maritime Hammock. Join a Ranger for a NATIVE PLANT WALK, along the beach, across the dunes, and through cool, shaded hammock areas. Be prepared for a short walk. Space is limited, so call ahead for a reservation.
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• CASTNETTING
  Friday July 25th Become a more self-sufficient fisherman by catching your own bait!! Learn the basic techniques of CASTNETTING from a Ranger. Come get your feet wet. Bring sunscreen and a willingness to participate. All ages are welcome to join in, but space is limited, so call ahead for reservation.
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• SEA TURTLE PRESENTATION
  July 16th & July 30th In July we are celebrating family, by offering our Sea Turtle program on two evenings, (July 16th & July 30th) so parents have time after work to bring the kids in to learn more about our hard-shelled friends. Join a Ranger for our SEA TURTLE presentation and learn interesting facts about an ancient visitor to our shores. Our morning programs will still be offered at 9:30am July 9th & 23rd. Updated information about current nests will be provided.
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