Commune With Nature on Little Talbot Island

A series of events are planned this month to share with visitors the natural environment of Talbot Islands State Park.

The first will be a nature hike starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Talbot Island State Park.

A park ranger will take visitors on a leisurely paced hike that will highlight the natural communities of the island, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The hike is free, although there is an admission charge for the park itself. It is suggested those planning to take part in the hike take bottled water and bug spray.

Other January events include:

WHAT SLITHERS AT TALBOT?

An interpretive program exploring snakes native to the region. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Pavilion 6 of Little Talbot Island State Park.

SECRETS OF THE SALT MARSH

The importance of the estuarine systems around barrier islands will be discussed at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Little Talbot and Fort George state parks.

Discover the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like Fort George Island. There will also be discussion of how plants and animals survive in the environment.

The session will start at Ribault Club on Fort George Island. It is suggested those attending take bottled water and bug spray.

TALBOT CRITTERS

A park ranger will lead the talk about species that inhabit the area. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Pavilion 6 of Little Talbot Island State Park.

The state park is at 12157 Heckscher Drive. For more information, call (904) 251-2320.

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