December 26, 2007 - Environmental Resources Dept. Announces January Hikes

The St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Department continues its weekly Nature Series this January with topics ranging from disc golf to animal tracks. Held each Saturday at various Environmentally Significant Land sites throughout the county, this series runs through April.

• Saturday, Jan. 5 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Birding at Indrio Savannahs. Bring your binoculars and come enjoy a peaceful evening among Florida wading birds.  
  
• Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. - noon - Introduction to Disc Golf at 10-Mile Creek Recreation Area. Learn all about this fast-growing recreational activity with hands-on participation and guided instruction. This is a golf game that is great for all ages and abilities.
  
• Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 -10:30 a.m. - Paleo Hammock Archeological Walk. Learn about the early peoples of Florida with a walk back in time as we discuss the life histories of the Paleo-Indians and other early inhabitants of this area.
  
• Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 - 11 a.m. - Pinelands Animal Signs Trek. Tracks, scat and other things that animals leave behind are valuable clues that we can learn from. Put on your sleuthing cap and become an ''animal detective'' trying to identify who and what has been on the trail recently.

Anyone wishing to participate in these unique nature programs needs to register at least one day in advance. Programs are free, but limited to the first 15 people. To register or for more details, call the St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Department at (772) 462-2525 or visit: www.stlucieco.gov/erd.