EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 31 MIN
PB PERS Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
from Palm Beach Perspective · host 1290 WJNO
Talked with Teresa Zabik and Jeanette Mitchell from the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center (ONC). The Friends of ONC is a non-profit that provides support to Okeeheelee Nature Center, it's staff, volunteers and animal ambassadors. They put on fundraisers to enhance exhibits, trails, facilities as well as educational programs that provide an enriching experience for nature center visitors. Teresa and Jeanette are volunteers who are working on the upcoming fundraiser, 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5k Run/Walk. It's happening on Saturday March 22 with a 7:30am start. The park will open at 6:15am that day and packet pick up with be at the Micanopy Pavillion. They've added a pre-walk warm up and they have lots of fun events, and animal encounters after the race. Listeners can sign up their teams at www.Victorysportsmgt.com/gophertortoisegallop5k/ For info about becoming a member of the Freinds of ONC, Volunteer, becoming a sponsor they can call 561-233-1400.
What this episode covers
Talked with Teresa Zabik and Jeanette Mitchell from the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center (ONC). The Friends of ONC is a non-profit that provides support to Okeeheelee Nature Center, it's staff, volunteers and animal ambassadors. They put on fundraisers to enhance exhibits, trails, facilities as well as educational programs that provide an enriching experience for nature center visitors. Teresa and Jeanette are volunteers who are working on the upcoming fundraiser, 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5k Run/Walk. It's happening on Saturday March 22 with a 7:30am start. The park will open at 6:15am that day and packet pick up with be at the Micanopy Pavillion. They've added a pre-walk warm up and they have lots of fun events, and animal encounters after the race. Listeners can sign up their teams at www.Victorysportsmgt.com/gophertortoisegallop5k/ For info about becoming a member of the Freinds of ONC, Volunteer, becoming a sponsor they can call 561-233-1400.
NOW PLAYING
PB PERS Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jul 14, 2026 ·65m
Jul 7, 2026 ·54m
Jun 30, 2026 ·98m
Jun 23, 2026 ·35m
Jun 16, 2026 ·100m
Jun 9, 2026 ·83m