Saint Augustine Camera Club's
GTM Through the Lens Challenge
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GTM Through the Lens Challenge
September 17 – October 16, 2023 Citizen Science to document the flora and fauna within the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve boundaries and watershed. Use your favorite camera or your smartphone to get identification shots – no professional expertise needed. All observations must by uploaded by October 20, 2023 |
Orientation Sessions:
iNaturalist Training for the GTM Challenge
at The Grower’s Alliance Coffee Co.
The Saint Augustine Camera Club has scheduled two training sessions to get ready for the GTM Through the Lens Challenge -- a joint project between the Saint August Camera Club and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR).
The training will be hosted by Kaitlyn Dietz of GTM Research Reserve, and our own Linda Burek. They will focus on how to participate in a citizen science project to help document the flora and fauna in the watershed of the estuary, what the GTM is looking for, and how to upload your images to Naturalist. The challenge runs from mid-Sept to mid-Oct.
These training events are free and open to members of the Saint Augustine Camera Club only. The Growers Alliance Cafe normally closes at 6:00 but will stay open for us. Kenyan coffee, beer, and wine will be available for purchase, along with sweet and savory pastries. The address is: 322 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Sept 7 was rescheduled at the last minute to Sept 14. We apologize for any inconvenience.
at The Grower’s Alliance Coffee Co.
The Saint Augustine Camera Club has scheduled two training sessions to get ready for the GTM Through the Lens Challenge -- a joint project between the Saint August Camera Club and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR).
The training will be hosted by Kaitlyn Dietz of GTM Research Reserve, and our own Linda Burek. They will focus on how to participate in a citizen science project to help document the flora and fauna in the watershed of the estuary, what the GTM is looking for, and how to upload your images to Naturalist. The challenge runs from mid-Sept to mid-Oct.
These training events are free and open to members of the Saint Augustine Camera Club only. The Growers Alliance Cafe normally closes at 6:00 but will stay open for us. Kenyan coffee, beer, and wine will be available for purchase, along with sweet and savory pastries. The address is: 322 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Sept 7 was rescheduled at the last minute to Sept 14. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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2 Boating dates added!!
2 new dates added
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$50 in support of the GTM Challenge
WHEN: October 9, 9:30-11:30 meet at the dock at 9:15 October 11, 9:30- 11:30 meet at the dock at 9:15 SACC MEMBERS ONLY! Limited to 10 attendees. WHERE: Departing from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084 at 9:15 The boat will leave promptly at 9:30, so please be on time WHAT: A private guided boat charter for SACC members in support of our citizen science project with the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. A naturalist and USCG licensed Captain will explain the elements of the estuary, rivers, and creeks surrounding St. Augustine and combine dolphin and bird watching with marine ecology, and an amazing boat ride. |
Linda Burek Led outings:
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Fort Mose
A photo excursion at Fort Mose Historic State Park at 3:00 p.m. October 14. It will be low tide, improving our chances of seeing a larger variety of wildlife. There is ample parking and restrooms available. Parking is free. We will walk on the boardwalk over the salt marsh and go to the boat ramp where we can get at the water’s edge. Regular walking shoes should be adequate. |
Anastasia State Park
A photo excursion at Anastasia State Park at 4:00 p.m. on September 17 where we will walk through mangrove habitat. It will be low tide, improving our chances of seeing a larger variety of wildlife. We will meet at the watercraft rental facility. Regular walking shoes should be adequate. You will be able to walk in the water of Salt Run if you want to search for life in the water. A polarizing filter will be useful for taking images of animals in the water. There is an entrance fee to get into the park. |
Sign up for Fort Mose and/or Anastasia Island
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Other Field Trip/Excursions
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or those of you wishing to venture on your own, this document provides some general information about suggested places to go and parking at those locations
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Palencia sunrise boardwalk
The Palencia Boardwalk extends 3/4 mile over the salt marsh along the Tolomato River. Ted Johnson will be leading this photo walk and will determine the best meetup depending on how many people attend. September 27 6:20 a.m. Photo Walk at the Palencia Boardwalk to include sunrise. Meet at 6:20 to get set up along the boardwalk for sunrise at 7:16. Photograph for the challenge afterwards. The meeting place will be determined based on how many people sign up.
September 27 8:00a.m. Photo Walk at the Palencia Boardwalk. The meeting place will be determined based on how many people sign up. | ||
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Challenge Tee Shirts now Available
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