Join us Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM for our final Spring Series “Nature’s Narratives” lecture, Our Local Sea Turtles - Up-Close & Personal, with a special book signing by Blair & Dawn Witherington to follow.

Sea turtles are ancient animals thrust into our modern era. Blair and Dawn Witherington will share stories about the mysterious lives of these fascinating animals. The authors will present an engaging photographic tour of these complex marine animals. Following their presentation, the Witheringtons will sign copies of their books, which will be available for purchase.

Blair Witherington is a research scientist with Inwater Research Group, a marine conservation nonprofit. He holds baccalaureate and master’s degrees in biology from the University of Central Florida and a doctorate in zoology from the University of Florida. In 45 years of research, he has contributed more than 75 scientific articles and book chapters on sea turtle biology. Dawn is a graphic design artist and scientific illustrator trained at the Art Institutes of Colorado and Ft. Lauderdale. Her art and design are prominent in natural history books, posters, exhibits, and a line of sea-themed greeting cards. Together, Blair and Dawn have merged their art, writing, photography, and design throughout a number of projects, including the books Our Sea Turtles, Florida’s Living Beaches, Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas, Living Beaches of the Gulf Coast, Florida’s Seashells, and others.

Inspire your mind. Move your body. Fall in love with the outdoors—one week at a time.