CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
ST. MARTINS MARSH AQUATIC PRESERVE HOSTING NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY CELEBRATION
~Celebrate this free family friendly event in Crystal River~
St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve is a gem on Florida's Nature Coast.
WHAT: National Estuaries Day
Celebration Park admission is free
WHO: St. Martins Marsh Aquatic
Preserve
WHEN: Saturday,
Sept. 26, 2015
9 a.m.–noon
WHERE: Crystal River Preserve State Park 3266 North Sailboat
Ave. Crystal River, FL 34428
Learn about local
estuary communities and the animals that call them home through a variety of child and adult friendly activities, including a marine life touch tank. Park admission is free on National Estuaries Day and so are boat rides to the Marine Science Station. Visitors can explore the grounds via guided
walking tours or climb the observation tower to get a bird’s eye view of the expansive estuary system. The Friends
of Crystal River Preserve State Park Citizen Support Organization will be selling
food and beverages, cash only. There will also be face painting and an opportunity to visit with representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as well as other local interest groups.
Limited ADA parking is available at the Marine Science Station.
Please call 352-563-0450 for details.
To
learn more about this event, please visit St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve Facebook page, under the events tab.
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