Gopher Tortoise Hikes
Celebrate Gopher Tortoises at the Savannas Preserve State Park!
Enjoy the Savannas Preserve State Park during a Gopher Tortoise Event including a presentation and several field activities. During some events, biologist Doug Rogers will use a camera to explore the inside of a gopher tortoise burrow. Burrows can be more than 30 feet long, and can contain hundreds of animal species that live alongside the tortoises. Other events will include locating tortoises that Doug will weigh, measure, number, and check for illnesses.
Youth participants will be sent on a hunt to search for signs that a gopher tortoise has recently been there. They will use GPS units to help locate scat, footprints, shell drags, and more.
All activities are FREE with paid park admission: $2 for single person, or $3 for a vehicle with 2-8 people. Cash only. Reservations will be required by calling the Education Center at 772-398-2779.
Check the online calendar for dates and times.
Enjoy the Savannas Preserve State Park during a Gopher Tortoise Event including a presentation and several field activities. During some events, biologist Doug Rogers will use a camera to explore the inside of a gopher tortoise burrow. Burrows can be more than 30 feet long, and can contain hundreds of animal species that live alongside the tortoises. Other events will include locating tortoises that Doug will weigh, measure, number, and check for illnesses.
Youth participants will be sent on a hunt to search for signs that a gopher tortoise has recently been there. They will use GPS units to help locate scat, footprints, shell drags, and more.
All activities are FREE with paid park admission: $2 for single person, or $3 for a vehicle with 2-8 people. Cash only. Reservations will be required by calling the Education Center at 772-398-2779.
Check the online calendar for dates and times.
Doug Rogers explains how he will insert the camera attached to the long tube into the gopher tortoise burrow.
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Ashley helps Doug Rogers set up video camera monitor.
Gopher Tortoise Day event, April 7, 2018 |
Doug Rogers looks at live video feed on screen of a gopher tortoise in the burrow.