Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Presents

THE PANHANDLE HABITAT SERIES

The Barrier Islands Class covers such

topics as island habitats, common plants
and animals, waves and currents,
hurricanes, human impacts, island and
dune formation, erosion and regulatory
issues, and more… This class includes a
field trip to St. George Island State Park
where we will seine in the Gulf, explore
beach and intertidal benthic habitats,
conduct an island transect and examine
many interesting plants and animals.
The Estuaries class covers the ecology,
geology, and economic importance of the
Apalachicola Bay Estuary. Learn about
the habitats found in the bay, the
fascinating plants and animals found
there and regulatory and conservation
issues. Be prepared to spend part of the
day in the classroom and part on our boat
trawling, sampling bottom sediments, and
exploring life in the oyster beds.

This One-Day class will be offered on
Sept. 22, 2010, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EASTERN TIME at the Apalachicola
National Estuarine Research Reserve
Education and Training Center.
This One-Day class will be offered on
October 6, 2010, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EASTERN TIME at the Apalachicola
National Estuarine Research Reserve
Education and Training Center.

These professional level classes are intended for coastal decision makers such as
consultants, ecologists, park rangers, planners, permitting staff, ecotour operators,
elected officials, developers, volunteer organizations and concerned citizens.
Registration is required: You MUST register no later than five days before the class.
Cost: $10.00 per person per class payable to Friends of the Reserve.
To register or for more information contact Matthew Anderson at (850) 653-8063 or
Matthew.r.anderson@dep.state.fl.us.