Nature Lecture Series: Gopher Tortoise Day - Landlords of the Uplands

Come celebrate Florida Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th, as we learn from Archbold's Herpetology & Restoration Ecology Director, Betsie Rothermel, all about one of the Uplands most important Keystone species, their life history, and the conservation efforts taking place to help preserve them.

This is presentation will be held in Polk's Nature Discovery Center's Workshop from 6:00pm-6:45pm with time for questions and answers to follow. There will also be an opportunity to meet a realgopher tortoise!

Please see below for more details and other upcoming dates!

Date & Time : Thursday, April 10, 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm )

Location: This program will be held at the Polk's Nature Discovery Center Workshop. (See map for details.)

Who should sign up for this? For learners of all ages.

Tickets & Sign-Ups: Tickets are not required, but recommended. Signing up will allow us to know the number of participants planning to attend. If spots are available on the day of the event, spots may be open for other visitors.

1 ticket is needed per person. 1 ticket = 1 person

Additional Information for those Attending:

• Please be sure to bring a flashlight as the parking lot may be dark.

For any questions or concerns: Please call Polk's Nature Discovery Center at (863) 668-4673, or email [email protected]

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