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“Buggin’ Out on a Bat-tastic Night With Nature at Adams Ranch”

October 17, 2014
The UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension in conjunction with the Manatee Observation and Education Center and Adams Ranch are “Buggin’ Out on a Bat-tastic Night with Nature at Adams Ranch” on Wednesday, Oct. 29th, starting at 6:30 p.m. During this event, Erin Cartmill, education coordinator for the Manatee Center, along with Ken Gioeli and Anita Neal, UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension agents, and the Adams family will guide you on a search for life after dark!

Have you ever wondered what kind of bats and bugs live in Florida? What kind of bugs do bats eat? Are insects and bats dangerous to humans? Meet at Adams Ranch for an informative bat chat with guest speaker Ken Gioeli, University of Florida/St. Lucie County Extension Natural Resource agent. Learn about this fascinating, beautiful, misunderstood mammal that is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. Participants will also learn about our nocturnal insects. Anita Neal will be sharing information about insects and the important role they play in the environment. As the sun sets, we will travel into onto the Adam’s Ranch property in search of life after dark. Gioeli will bring along bat detectors and night vision goggles for our quest to discover these nocturnal creatures. Neal will be on hand to identify insects.

Program registration fees are $20 per person for non-members and $15 per person for Manatee Center members. Pre-registration and payment are required and spaces are limited! To reserve your space call Erin at 772-466-1600 X3337 (phones are routed through FPUA). This event is organized by the Manatee Center. Please do not contact Adams Ranch directly about this event.

What: Buggin’ Out on a Bat-Tastic Night with Nature
Ages: All are welcome
Cost: $20 per person/ non-members; $15 per person/ members
Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct. 29; 6:30 pm
Location:  Adams Ranch, 26003 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34945

For additional information and to register call Erin at 772-466-1600 X3337 or email ecartmill@fpua.com 


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