AULA A. LEWIS LIBRARY LUNCH AND LEARN
Snakes and Lizards of the Treasure Coast Presentation Feb. 9
PORT ST. LUCIE – The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with St. Lucie County Library’s Paula Lewis Branch, will conduct a lunch and learn presentation titled “Snakes and Lizards of the Florida Treasure Coast” on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. During this event UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Agent Ken Gioeli will discuss representative native snakes in residential landscapes, venomous snakes and non-native reptiles on the Treasure Coast. Bring a lunch. Cold drinks will be provided.
Non Venomous and venomous snakes can be seen in urbanized areas of the community. We also have an increasing abundance of nonnative reptiles found on the Treasure Coast including Peters’s rock agama, Burmese pythons, black and white tegu, iguana and others. This lunch and learn lecture is designed to teach Florida residents and visitors about biology, management and identification of venomous and non-venomous snakes as well as native and non-native reptiles found in the area. The Paula Lewis Branch Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Extension programs are open to all people without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
Registration is not required. This program is free of charge. For additional information contact Maureen Gallagher at gallagherm@stlucieco.org.
What: Lunch and Learn – Snakes and Lizards of the Treasure Coast
Presenters: Ken Gioeli, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
When: Wednesday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Paula Lewis Library, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St Lucie
Registration: Not Required.
Cost: Free
Information: Maureen Gallagher, gallagherm@stlucieco.org
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