The Environmental Awareness Group of Antigua & Barbuda

Raising awareness & promoting sustainable use of natural resources

HISTORY, ECOLOGY AND THE BEACH: THE FOCUS OF LATEST MOMENTS IN NATURE HIKE

EAG and MOMENTS in NATURE Take Hikers To Historic Clarence House, Mangroves, and Galleon Beach

The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG), in conjunction with the MOMENT is CAPTURED photography is planning the third outing of a monthly photo-hiking tour in Antigua and Barbuda, Sunday, March 28th.  EAG board member and professional photographer Robby Breadner leads these hikes to share some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Caribbean, and his love of photography.  Breadner dedicates time throughout the hikes to discuss basic tips for amateur camera buffs, so cameras are welcomed.

Sunday's MOMENTS in NATURE is particularly special as the hike is comprised of two shorter and quite different excursions with a refreshing short break in-between. Hike 1 has a few inclines and starts at Galleon Beach, through Lookout Point, to Shirley Heights, down the dramatic coastline through an old fort ruin and back to Galleon Beach, where everyone will break, have a snack and cool off with an ocean dip. Hike 2 takes place nearby at the Slipway where this relatively flat trek will pass through mangroves, several historic sites including Clarence House, and along the ocean.

Start time is 7:30AM at the entrance to Galleon Beach. Running or hiking footwear is required while sandals are not appropriate. Participants are asked to bring water, snacks, hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.

The EAG runs on donations, so a $20EC donation is requested per adult, while there is no cost for children under 16. Enough money was raised from last month’s hike to replace a broken internet router in the EAG's office, located at the national museum.

Each hiker will receive a certificate of achievement for completing the hike. The trip will be photographed and photos will be posted on 365antigua.com and EAGantigua.org.  Either website is a resource for more information on the hikes, which take place on the last Sunday morning of each month, and also to view previous photo galleries.

The recently-released book WILD PLANTS OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA will be available for purchase at $90 for EAG members and $120 EC for non-members.

Robby Breadner, is a Canadian-born, Antigua-based photographer and designer with over 20 years’ experience in photography, web and graphic design.  

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For more details, contact Lois Breadner at 268.788.1340, or email editor@365antigua.com.

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