AWE Talk, Tortoises in our Backyards
Tue, Mar 03
|Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
Did you know that gopher tortoises are one of the oldest living species, originating 60 million years ago, and is the only native tortoise species east of the Mississippi River. Hear more about these fascinating creatures at our talk
Time & Location
Mar 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr. , 4940 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112, USA
About the event
Rebecca Speer, a Recreation Assistant at Naples Preserve, will discuss the behaviors of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) at The Naples Preserve.
So, you think that you know everything about gopher tortoises? The Naples Preserve has been monitoring and studying their gopher tortoises since 2009 and what we have witnessed may surprise you. This presentation through photos and videos will dispel some of what you have read about this threatened species.
Brittany Piersma, our wildlife biologist will give a brief update about our conservation management plan on Marco and Isles of Collier also.
Tickets
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$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
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$0.00
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