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PHOTO: PHOEBE FLEMING B I R D I N G & WA L K I N G TO U R S Introduction to the Environments of the River to Sea Preserve Owl Prowl at Vaill Point Park WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 7:30 TO 9:30 A.M. Price: $20 | Min/Max No. People: 10/25 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Learn about the creatures of the night as you explore Vaill Point in search of the resident owls. Bring your questions and share your stories about the nighttime forest activities.   Location: Vaill Point Park, 632 Vaill Point Rd. Guide: St. Johns County Park Naturalist, AyoLane Halusky Meeting Location: River to Sea Preserve Park at Marineland, 9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Guide: Frank Quinn, Flagler County Audubon THURSDAY & SATURDAY 7:45 TO 10 P.M. Price: $10 | Min/Max No People: 4/12 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding While we are recovering from the devastation of two hurricanes we can still learn of the origins of Florida and explore 9 unique environments. The ecosystems include; the beach, dunes, wetland, hammock, swamp and marshes. You will take the shortest exploratory hike along the way. There will be an opportunity to photo one of four outcroppings of coquina in the world. Long lenses will not be needed during the tour.  Suggested: sunscreen, water, hat Owl and Sunset Symphony & Stetson Kennedy House Tour Location: Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave. (transportation provided to Beluthahatchee Park, 1501 SR FL-13, Fruit Cove) Guide: St. Johns County Park Naturalist, AyoLane Halusky Anastasia State Park Low-Tide Guided Bird Walk FRIDAY 7:30 TO 9:30 P.M. (MEET AT 6:30 P.M. AT OLD JAIL FOR TRANSPORTATION) Location: Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd. Guide: Florida State Park Naturalist, Sue Killen Price: $15 | Min/Max No. People: 10/40 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Learn about owls and enjoy nature’s symphony as you experience the transition from light to dark. Water birds and owls often come out to join the evening symphony. A representative from The Stetson Kennedy Foundation will share some local history as you tour the Stetson Kennedy House. THURSDAY & FRIDAY 2 TO 4 P.M. Price: $17 | Min/ Max No. People: 6/20 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park, proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail! This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at Anastasia Watersports to join. Suggested: sunscreen, water, hat 26