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• For the Springs Virtual Speaker & Performance Series "Where Have All the Gators Gone?"

  • When
    Thursday, October 08, 2020
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Speak For the Springs:   Bob Deyle presents "Where Have All the Gators Gone? Wildlife Diversity and Abundance Trends on the Upper Wakulla River"

  The upper Wakulla River ecosystem has experienced several significant perturbations in the 34 years since the State Park was established. Wildlife monitoring initiated in 1992 has revealed that total animal abundance on the river has decreased: between 1992 and 2018 14 species decreased, four increased, and six exhibited no statistically significant long-term trend.

  The alligator, as a top generalist, offers a bellwether of the changes experienced by the river ecosystem. In this webinar, park volunteer Bob Deyle, will present the stories of the alligator and several other species to examine these trends and the apparent effects of the ecosystem disturbances that have occurred.

  Bob Deyle is a volunteer river boat guide at Wakulla Springs State Park and manager of the park’s volunteer wildlife monitoring program. A professor emeritus of environmental planning at Florida State University, he retired in August 2013. He currently serves as chair of the Wakulla Springs Alliance. Deyle holds degrees in biology, environmental management, and environmental science.

  Photos courtesy of Bob Thompson.

  
  

  
  

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• Members Only Beach Bash!

  • When
    Sunday, October 25, 2020
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    5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Wakulla Springs – On the Beach
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Friends of Wakulla Springs Beach Bash!
  

  Each year since the late 1990s members have gathered at the waterfront for an annual October potluck followed by a tour of the river.

  The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everything you do. Friends of Wakulla Springs is preparing a pandemic-correct beach party on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. It will be a “Box to Table” event with barbecue entrées prepared by the Lodge. (Vegetarian option also available.). Sadly, there will be no riverboat cruise this year.

  Register before Oct. 18 to enjoy a small (size is limited to less than 50) intimate dinner party. You will be suitably distanced at the water’s edge and are encouraged to dip your feet into the river. 

  Register Soon – First Come First Served.  Participation is purely optional based on your level of comfort.

  To ensure a safe gathering, we need to know the following:
  

  • How many people in your party? We need to know how many to seat with you at a table. Maximum per table in your group is 5 people. 

  Thank you.

  Barbecue Entrée menu (Please select one upon registration):

  • Pulled Pork
  • Chicken
  • Hamburger
  • Veggie Burger

  Deadline to register is Oct. 18, 8 p.m.

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• For the Springs Virtual Speaker & Perrformance Series "Spooky Springs"

  • When
    Saturday, October 31, 2020
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

  Ghosts at the Springs: Spooky Springs: Tales, sounds and images of things that go bump in the night.  

  Join us for the scariest night at the spring of ghosts, creatures and people past. Park Services Specialist Jeff Hugo and County Commissioner Quincee Messersmith will make your skin crawl.

  Do you have a scary story to share??

  

  
  

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• For the Springs Virtual Speaker & Performance Series "America's Alligator"

  • When
    Thursday, December 10, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Virtual

  Speak for the Springs:  Doug Alderson presents "America's Alligator"

  People have long been fascinated by the American alligator. Ever since humans arrived on the continent more than 15,000 years ago, the American alligator has been both feared and revered, celebrated and scorned, and often hunted for food and hide.

  Seminole Indians wrestled alligators for show. Alligator souvenirs and mascots often took what people feared—a sharp-toothed predator—and made it into something cute and cuddly.

  Alligator-themed songs were recorded and released, including “See You Later Alligator” by Bill Haley and His Comets. Hollywood into created alligator-themed movies such as Alligator People. Alligators were also reportedly kept in the White House under two presidencies. And perhaps the most unusual alligator story was one that helped to nab Ma Barker and her son Fred when they were hiding out along Florida’s Lake Weir.

  America’s Alligator, a new book published by Lyons Press, examines the colorful and sometimes conflicted relationship our species has had with Alligator mississippiensis. Through photos and vintage souvenir items, author Doug Alderson will share some of our country’s rich alligator mythology and how it inspired various forms of art, stories, photography, tourism and even humor.

  About the Author:

  Tallahassee writer Doug Alderson is well known as an avid naturalist, accomplished nature photographer, ardent paddler, and currently works as the Outreach and Advocacy Director for the Apalachicola Riverkeeper. He is the author of several award winnng books, including A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions: From Mermaids to Singing Towers (Pineapple Press), He is also the recipient of several magazine, creative nonfiction and photography awards. 

  More complete information can be found on his website: www.dougalderson.net.

  
  

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