Calendar
Swamp Soirée
Thursday, June 11, 6pm-9pm
Don’t miss the Academy’s 11th annual fundraiser at a private residence on the banks of the vital Savannah River. To become a Patron or to buy tickets, call the Academy office at 706-828-2109.
Grant Workshop
Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26, 9am-4pm
Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park on June 25-26, 2009. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Purchase orders, checks and cards are welcome. Multi-enrollment discounts are available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment. Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary. For more information including venue location and maps, graduate testimonials and instant, online enrollment, please visit: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/auga0609.html
Note: Swamp Saturday for July is cancelled due to July 4 holiday.
Family Fun Full Moon
Tuesday, July 7, 9pm-10:30pm
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park comes alive by the light of the full moon in an event that is fun for the whole family! Join Academy staff in search of animals such as owls, frogs, beavers, and bats by nature’s brightest night light. The hike may cover up to 2½ miles. Contribution: $5 Academy members, $8 nonmembers Registration Deadline: July 6. Call 706-828-2109 to sign up or for more information.
Swamp Saturday
Saturday, August 1, 9:30-11am
The Academy’s trained volunteers lead free 2½-mile, 1½-hour hikes through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park every month. Don’t miss a walk past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails, and scenic outlooks. Please call 706-828-2109 in advance for groups.
Volunteer Educator Training
Thursday, August 27, 10am-2pm
Learn how you can play an important role in Academy weekday school field trips at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Free of charge; lunch provided. RSVP by: August 25. Call 706-828-2109 to register.
Swamp Saturday
Saturday, September 5, 9:30-11am
The Academy’s trained volunteers lead free 2½-mile, 1½-hour hikes through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park every month. Don’t miss a walk past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails, and scenic outlooks. Please call 706-828-2109 in advance for groups.
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, September 12, 8am-11am
Enjoy a crisp fall morning on a walk through the Nature Park as we search for fall migrants as well as arriving winter residents. Many of the birds, known as "confusing fall warblers," are difficult to identify at this time. Join an experienced birder on an adventurous hunt. Cost: $3 Academy members, $5 nonmembers Register by: September 10. Call 706-828-2109 to register.
Swamp Saturday
Saturday, October 3, 9:30-11am
The Academy’s trained volunteers lead free 2½-mile, 1½-hour hikes through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park every month. Don’t miss a walk past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails, and scenic outlooks. Please call 706-828-2109 in advance for groups.
Swamp Saturday
Saturday, November 7, 9:30-11am
The Academy’s trained volunteers lead free 2½-mile, 1½-hour hikes through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park every month. Don’t miss a walk past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails, and scenic outlooks. Please call 706-828-2109 in advance for groups.
Dawn Walk
Saturday, November 14, 5:30am
Experiencing sunrise at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is beyond comparison. Don’t miss the sight of light barely filtering through Spanish moss and the sound of the land coming alive with scampering wildlife, owls and other birds. We know it’s early, but you won’t regret it! Contribution: $3 Academy members, $5 nonmembers Registration Deadline: November 12. Call 706-828-2109 to register.
Swamp Saturday
Saturday, December 5, 9:30-11am
The Academy’s trained volunteers lead free 2½-mile, 1½-hour hikes through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park every month. Don’t miss a walk past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails, and scenic outlooks. Please call 706-828-2109 in advance for groups.
December Dash
Saturday, December 5, 9am
Don’t miss the fourth annual 10K at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park! It is one of Georgia-Carolina’s most scenic races! Course is distinctively different from the 5K!Call 706-828-2109 to sign up, or register online at www.active.com.
