Come learn about ALLIGATORS on Tuesday! (December 9, 6PM at Frazier Rogers Hall)

As Gators ourselves, we have all done the "Gator chomp" and become accustomed to the live gators that we frequently walk by in the ponds and waterbodies throughout campus. But how much do you really know about alligators? Want to learn more?

We are excited to host Dr. James Nifong at our meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at 6PM in Frazier Rogers Hall. He is a gator expert and experienced field ecologist, and he has performed field work that is certainly not for the faint of heart. His extensive work with gators and trophic cascades/ecosystem functioning in the southeastern US has resulted in many publications, including a cool paper that put cameras on gators. Check out the National Geographic video and story about his research:

James will present "Research on the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) along the southeastern Atlantic coast, USA" - hope to see you there!!

And as always, there will be pizza :)

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OTHER UPDATES:

A message from the local non-profit "Current Problems" regarding the last cleanup of the 2014 Great Suwannee River Cleanup season...

"This coming Saturday, Dec 6 is the day of the last cleanup of the 2014 Great Suwannee River Cleanup. And fittingly, it happens at the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge. They could use some extra help if you could lend a hand. Starting time is 10:00 am. Meet at the ramp in Fowler’s Bluff. Here’s a map link with directions for you. http://tinyurl.com/mslnd5m

Call Pam Darty to let her know you are coming, or e-mail her. 352-493-0238 x223. pam_darty@fws.gov Or you can reply to Fritzi Olson (Executive Director, Current Problems, Inc - aar@currentproblems.org). It should be a great day to be out on the water. I hope you can come!"