<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> University of Georgia Tidelands 4-H Center





 

Classes & School Programs

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Tidelands offers hands-on marine science and environmental education programs for school groups and the general public.

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Explore the beach, marsh, and maritime forest.
Learn about plants and animals found on Jekyll.
A great opportunity to discover Georgia's
barrier island ecosystems!!

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Beach Ecology: A look at barrier island dynamics and the amazing organisms found along the coast of Georgia.
Topics include: erosion, accretion, tides, shell and tell.

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Marsh Ecology: A look at Georgia's abundant salt marsh. Learn about tidal creeks, food webs, spartina grass, and the importance of the marsh environment.

Call
912-635-5032
to schedule.

Maritime Forest: Explore how sand dunes gradually develop into a mature maritime forest. Discover various plants and animals found in the forest environment.

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Additional programs include: invertebrate studies, seining and nets, herpetology, ornithology, sea turtles, sharks, marine mammals, plankton lab, and environmental issues.

 
 
   
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The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. The Cooperative Extension Service offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. An equal opportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force.