| Discover
the Island
Learn about the island! Animals and plants,
and the different communities where they live all come to life here. The
island's past, with its interesting cultural history is presented as well.
Enjoy the videos, listen to the sounds, and discover hidden treasures.
Step outside and enjoy the expansive view of St. Joseph Sound, and the
mangroves and seagrass beds below. Take a casual walk along the new nature
center trail and discover native florida plants and animals.
Back inside the nature center, numerous
birds are depicted in flight overhead, and friendly nature center staff
is here to answer questions about the discoveries of your day on the island.
Find out about upcoming classes, eco-tours,
nature walks and special events. Stop back again for fresh observations
and another brand new day on this dynamic barrier island.
Honeymoon
Island Statement of Interpretation 2003 (Word Document) |
The
Nature Center Exhibit Goals for Visitors:
Discover
all the wonders of this great island:
Become
aware of the dynamics of barrier islands. - At Honeymoon Island,
every day is different! The Island is always changing shape and size, and
things come and go along the way.
Recognize
the ecology of St. Joseph Sound. - Learn about animals and plants,
on land and in the water. Find out about different nature areas such as
sand dunes, sea grass beds, tidal pools, sunny coastal areas and shaded
woody areas.
Understand
the concepts of environmental ethics. - Find out everything
that makes this place so great, and learn to keep it that way and better!
Differentiate
between seasonal subtleties. - Cooler days in winter make for
great hiking weather, sunny summers are for the beach and swimming in the
gulf, or finding shade in the woods and quietly watching wildlife. Windy
days are for sailing and kite flying. Rain makes the wildflowers bloom,
and big storms bring the surfers. Low tides and high tides bring shore
birds and shells!
Identify
human impacts on the island. - We can drive to the island, park
our cars and picnic. We can get a snack, rent a kayak, take a ferry ride,
fish off the sea wall, and exercise on the trails. It's fun to enjoy the
beach, and our pets even have their very own beach!
Become
inspired to learn more about the region. - What other islands
are in the area? How old is this island? Who lived here, and what has happened
in the past? What kind of fish can I catch? Can I see dolphin and Manatees?
How about sea turtles?
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