2017
October 2017
Thursday 19 October 2017
Thu 19 Oct, 6-7 pm. Presentation by Michelle Hoffman, Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians, Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation.
The Eastern Indigo Snake was listed as a Threatened species in 1978 under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This species has been experiencing decline throughout their range due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Animal professionals, academics and government organizations were able to team up to begin reintroducing the Eastern Indigo Snake back into areas where they have been completely extirpated.
The Eastern Indigo Snake repatriation project is a complex combined effort to bring a critical species back into the environment. The Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is the sole facility that breeds and raises these snakes for reintroduction. Located on 25 acres of land that was historically occupied by the Eastern Indigo Snake in Eustis, Florida, the OCIC is ideally ... Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 County Road 234, Gainesville, 32641. 352-373-1078. Free. Alachua Conservation Trust - [more][email][events]
Saturday 28 October 2017
Sat 28 Oct, 6-11 pm. Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, lizard's leg, and owlet's wing - just a few of the beasts we hope to resurrect with our creation on the upper Santa Fe River.
Join us for another Halloween Ball. Support a fantastic project that adds nearly 300 acres to the Santa Fe River Preserve. Protect over 3 miles of riverfront.
Costume contest (no clear theme this year, there will be many categories), food, drink, music and more.
The event is free, but a donation will get you brew and more importantly, help us protect another part of the Santa Fe River. First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, 32601. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]