December 19, 2007 - January Nature Series with Capt. Lege At the Fort Pierce Library
The St. Lucie County Library System announces several programs with Captain and Audubon Warden Chop Lege as part of its Interactive Nature Series for the month of January with topics ranging from local birds to marshes and estuaries.
The series takes place each Thursday at 3 p.m. with a presentation at the Fort Pierce Branch Library followed by a ''Walk & Talk'' on Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a county mosquito impoundment on South Hutchinson Island. These programs are free and open to everyone.
- Thursday, Jan. 10: Mangrove Swamps - Learn how the term “mangrove” is applied to various species from fish to trees, as Capt. Legé discusses Florida’s mangrove swamps.
- Friday, Jan. 11: ''Walk and Talk Tour'' with Capt. Legé at Bear Point Sanctuary on A1A, South Hutchinson Island.
- Thursday, Jan. 17: Florida Estuaries - Capt. Legé will introduce you to the birds, plants, fish and other animals that call the estuaries home.
- Friday, Jan. 18: ''Walk and Talk Tour'' with Capt. Legé at Vitolo Family Park on A1A, South Hutchinson Island.
- Thursday, Jan. 24: Birds and Birding - Capt. Legé will present a talk on the hundreds of bird species in Florida and the large number of migrating and breeding birds that visit our area each year.
- Friday, Jan. 25: ''Walk and Talk Tour' with Capt. Legé at Bear Point Sanctuary on A1A, South Hutchinson Island.
There will be no events held on Jan. 3 and 4 due to the holidays.
The Fort Pierce Branch Library is located at 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. These programs are free and open to the public. Reservations may be required, as space is limited. For more information, visit http://www.st-lucie.lib.fl.us/ or call Vicki at (772) 462-2787.