Summer Camps

Herpetology Summer Camps

Summer 2017 - Date TBA

 

This popular, hands-on, science-based nature day camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side-by-side with herpetologist George L. Heinrich. Through up-close encounters with a variety of animals, such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards, and snakes, campers will learn about the ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

Sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services, call George Heinrich at (727) 865-6255 for more information or email.

Wetland Adventure Camp

Summer 2017 - Date TBA

 

Meet all the things that walk, wiggle and unfurl within our magical Florida wetlands during this fun-filled week. Explore beautiful swamps, marshes and even the gooey mucks with Sensing Nature’s professional biologists and certified UF Florida Master Naturalists. Dip net a dragonfly nymph, swamp tromp where ferns grow, learn the tales soils tell, discover the secrets of water and help make a difference for tomorrow’s wetland critters.

Sponsored by Sensing Nature, call Jeanne Murphy at (727) 397-2306 for more information or email.

Junior Naturalist Camp

Summer 2017 - Date TBA

 

Come test your investigative skills while identifying tracks, scats and signs of our native Florida wildlife with Sensing Nature’s professional biologists and certified UF Florida Master Naturalists. “Read” the secrets that nature has left for your discovery. Learn the skills that biologists use for documenting our natural world including creating your own nature journal notebook, exploring the hidden treasures found in owl pellets, and testing your own observational awareness during our last day scavenger hunt challenge!

Sponsored by Sensing Nature, call Jeanne Murphy at (727) 397-2306 for more information or email.

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