Paleo plants, alligators topic of next CREW Strolling Science seminars

February 22, 2014, 9 AM-noon: Paleo-Plants That the Dinosaurs Ate: Ferns of CREW, w/ Jack Berninger

March 29, 2014, 9 AM-noon: American Alligators: Ecological Engineers of the Everglades Ecosystem w/ Ian Bartoszek, The Conservancy of SWFL

The series began in 2011 in an effort to provide in-depth, scholarly, outdoor learning experiences for adults and to encourage citizen science. Jeff Montgomery has participated in most of the first two years' programs and thinks "the science is mind-blowing". All strolling seminars begin at 9 A.M. Locations vary, depending on the topic. Space is limited and can be reserved by registering online via EventBrite.com (link below). Call (239) 657-2253 for more information.

The CREW Land & Water Trust is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. CREW celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014. Details are on the CREW Trust website, www.crewtrust.org. For more information, contact Deb Hanson or Brenda Brooks at (239) 657-2253.