Putnam
County
Environmental Council, Inc. presents
Rally
for the Rivers
February
15-17, 2008
Quick
Clicks:
With
water supplies dwindling and talk of using the St. Johns, Ocklawaha and
other Florida rivers as alternative surface water sources to support
Florida’s out of control growth, the third Rally for the
Rivers may
be the most important one yet! The Rally is a
three-day event designed to inform and educate the public through
workshops, music and stories, environmental exhibits, exposure to
natural areas, and public involvement in protecting Florida’s
resources.
The
performers lists have been updated with new
musical acts and authors added. Admission is free to enjoy our art
show, tree
sale, conservation exhibits, and opportunities for citizen activism.
Miss Jeri
from Crones Cradle is serving up some of those feral hogs that have
been
threatening her organic garden along with other yummy treats. Ravine
tours are
scheduled throughout the day, a mist-netting demonstration in the
morning, and
an edible wild plants trip, too. All at RavineGardens
on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Friday,
Saturday and Sunday
have opportunities for field trips around PutnamCounty led
by some of the best field
guides in north Florida.
Check out the list, and make
your reservation today!
Lodging: A block of
rooms has been set aside at the Quality
Inn on the St. Johns River
in Palatka for
February 14-17. Call 386-328-3481 before Feb. 4, 2008 and be sure to
mention
Putnam County Environmental Council to qualify for the special rate.
This is
race week in Daytona and rooms will be difficult to acquire.
Don’t delay! Make
your reservations today!
Sunday,
February 17: The day
begins at 9:00 am with a Blessing Ceremony for the river, the
trees, and the hands that do the work as we plant trees as part of the
second
Peoples’ Restoration. On the downriver side of the
dam, a shuttle service
will carry passengers to and from the Muscogee Nation of Florida’s
demonstration hunt camp at
Davenport Landing. You can spend the day enjoying great food, music,
storytelling, boat rides, and campfire fun. Drive over the dam and take
the
dirt road on the left and follow it down to the riverside.
Need
help with directions? E-mail David Zeigler,
or call him at 352-546-4715.
As in years
past, PCEC
wholeheartedly thanks you for your support!
May 13, 2008 at 05:40 PM
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