Wednesday, February 18, 2004
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Wednesday, February 18, 2004 |
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SCT gets close to nature On Feb. 25 Southern Conservation Trust is hosting a Nature Discovery Program on “Birds of Prey” at the Flat Creek Nature Center in Peachtree City. Tim Keyes, an expert birder and frequent Audubon speaker, will present several live birds and share the importance of raptors as our neighbors and sensitive indicators to the health of our environment. Keyes is the interpretative specialist at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Jasper County, a 6400 acre preserve owned by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. He has presented bird programs across Georgia, including the Dunwoody Nature Center and Clayton County’s Newman Wetland Center. “This is a great chance to hear one of Georgia’s most knowledgeable environmental educators and see a live owl and hawk up close” said Abby Jordan, SCT’s Executive Director. SCT is hosting a series of Nature Discovery programs for families at the Flat Creek Nature Center throughout 2004. Recent program topics have included snakes, birding, bats, and using native plants. Upcoming events will feature spiders, bees, and geology. SCT is a nonprofit land trust based in Peachtree City that owns and manages over 600 acres of nature preserves in Fayette County. SCT partners with community groups to enhance greenspace with trails and viewing decks. They also work with willing landowners to protect scenic open space through conservation options that may provide tax advantages for the landowner. The raptor program will be held at the Flat Creek Nature Center, adjacent to the Frederick Brown amphitheater at 201 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. The program starts at 7 p.m., is free and appropriate for all ages. For directions or more information on this and upcoming SCT community events, contact Abby Jordan at 770-486-7774 or a.jordan@sctlandtrust.org.
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