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Summer Solstice Success

6/21/2021

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Summer Solstice weather did not smile on us at Shell Mound. Well, actually, in a way, it did. It was almost ideal once we arrived. All around, storms were thundering and the rains were so heavy that driving to Shell Mound from Gainesville, or even nearby Cedar Key, was treacherous.

At Shell Mound, and to the north, the overcast sky kept the temperatures cool. It never rained enough to pull out an umbrella. Best of all, the offshore breezes were strong enough to blow away all biting insects. Driving in from Suwannee or Old Town was fine.

A crowd of about 50 celebrated and all were ready to call for this event to happen again, maybe as soon as for Winter Solstice. The guided walks with Dr. Ginessa Maher had about 15 participants each time, and the Seaside Talks by Dr. Ken Sassaman were equally informative and fun.
Picture of event announcement
Image for the Seaside chat by  Dr. Ken Sassaman
Image for the Seaside chat by Dr. Ken Sassaman
Picture of Denise and John Feiber with Debbie Meeks getting the Friends booth set up
Denise and John Feiber with Debbie Meeks getting the Friends booth set up
Picture of the two information booths
Friends needs a table cloth with our name like the FPAN one!
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Ginessa setting the stage
Picture of Ginessa leading the guided walk
Ginessa leading the guided walk
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The plaza where solstice gatherings happened
The Florida Public Archaeology Network and Friends of Refuges information booths drew good participation.

Next time, we will try for better weather. There will be a next time for all who wished to come but couldn't make it.

The kayak tour had to be cancelled and we hope to reschedule since there was abundant interest.
Picture of Seaside chat group
Seaside chat group
Picture of Visitors to the information booths
Visitors to the information booths
Picture of Another seaside chat presentation
Another seaside chat presentation
Picture Looking toward land from Shell Mound pier
Looking toward land from Shell Mound pier
Picture Participant Russ Hall listening during a guided walk. Photo by Ron Ewalt.
Participant Russ Hall listening during a guided walk. Photo by Ron Ewalt.
Picture Refuge staff member Ron Black at information tent
photo of Refuge staff member Ron Black at information tent
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Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
P. O. Box 532
Cedar Key, FL 32625
friends@friendsofrefuges.org

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


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