Floridas 12th Annual Birding Photo Fest
Apr 30th
Experience northeast Florida’s abundant bird life and photogenic natural beauty at more than 110 exciting birding and outdoor photography events!
In addition to the ever-popular nature tours and excursions, new discoveries for this year’s event include workshops on preparing images and composition, photographing birds in flight, selections and layer masking, flash techniques and many in field photography workshops.
The festival is headquartered at the GTM Research Reserve, located 8 miles north of St. Augustine on A1A North.
Discover the region’s phenomenal bird life and the abundant natural habitats that sustain them with bird walks and boat and kayak trips to undisturbed areas.
This Festival is guaranteed to excite nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-4422
Source: City of St. Augustine
Flagler Sophomore Wins Scholarship
Apr 29th
Angela Mazza, Flagler College sophomore, was recently awarded a $3,000 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a program designed to help undergraduates participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Mazza is the first Flagler student to earn a Gilman Scholarship.
“I am ecstatic about receiving this award,” said Mazza, an elementary education major at Flagler. “It is an honor to be the first Flagler student to receive this scholarship and I hope that many more follow.”
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is funded through the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 and is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
Mazza will be joining several classmates on a trip to Peru this summer to study Spanish immersion and Andean culture.
Source: Flagler College
Lemurs Rule at St. Augustine IMAX
Apr 28th
Island of Lemurs: Madagascar opens at The IMAX Theatre at World Golf Hall of Fame.
This film takes audiences on a journey to the remote island of Madagascar to explore the diverse species of highly endangered lemurs that live there. This IMAX Theater features the largest 3D screen in the Southeast.
Adults $13
Seniors/Students/Military $12
Children 3-12 $10.
Information: 904-940-4123
Source: City of St. Augustine.
