Join us for the all new Marine Science Speaker series at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.  The winter/spring 2012 series will be held on the 1st Thursday of February, March, April, and May.

Squid and octopods have interested thousands of people over time by being effective predators, masters at camoflauge, and inventive in hiding from their many predators.  This talk highlights the characteristics that make this group of Mollusca unique while discussing current research being conducted by scientists around the world.

Heather Judkins, PhD, is an assistant professor at the USFSP in the Biological Sciences Department.  She balances cephalopod research, course development and working with teachers each year in the Tampa Bay area.

 We are happy to host the series at Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center at 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St Petersburg, FL 33702, with refreshments donated from the Friends of Weedon Island (http://fowi.org).

6:00p.m.  Friends of Weedon Island Meeting (public is invited, http://www.fowi.org)

6:45p.m.  Refreshments

7:00p.m.  Salty Topics  

For more information please contact Libby Carnahan at (727) 453-6522

Reservation policy

Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.

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