#11 • Gentian Creek Preserve Field Trip guided by biologists for up to 6 adults or children--lunch included

Part of 2nd Annual Rotary Club of Thomasville BIG IMPACT AUCTION (timed auction by Wiregrass Auction Group)

High bid $230.00

Status: Sold

Experience nature's processes up close and personal with Gentian Creek's staff biologists as they guide you on trail excursions. You'll have first hand learning experiences in herpetology, avian ecology, aquatic ecology, botany (areas of study vary with seasons).Coffee and pastries on arrival and a delicious lunch at the nature center are included. Donated by: Rotarian Marta Jones Turner and her husband Jerry of Gentian Creek Preserve  Value: $ 300    Gentian Creek Preserve makes exploratory nature studies available to students, encouraging an understanding of nature, wildlife, conservation, ecology, and habitat restoration. Gentian Creek Programs are implemented through outdoor lessons, laboratory studies, and nature excursions. Since opening in 2022, more than 4000 students from Thomas County Schools have participating in a full school day of immersive nature experimentation, research, and observation. Gentian Creek also has hosted more than 300 adults in small group excursions and special events. Gentian Creek Preserve is a private foundation and the property is the home of Marta and Jerry Turner. Thomas County School System offers support to the Gentian Creek nature studies through a memorandum of understanding. The Preserve is not open to the public.