GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s May ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification.
ROSAMOND JOHNSON MEMORIAL EVENT: 10 a.m. May 7, Star Pavilion at Johnson Beach in the Perdido Key Area. Honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Pvt. Rosamond Johnson.
SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER — MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATIONS: 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays except May 7. Meet at Fort Pickens’ entrance.
BIRD WALK! 8–10 a.m. May 8, Battery Worth Picnic Area. Discover some of Gulf Islands' springtime residents during this stroll along the beach and maritime forest. For bird lovers of all ages and skill levels. Binoculars and field guides will be available for use. Wear sunscreen and bring water.
FORT PICKENS — GARRISON FOR FREEDOM: 2 p.m. daily except May 12 and 16. Meet at the entrance to Fort Pickens.
FORT BARRANCAS — GUARDIAN OF THE GULF: 2 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, except May 12. Meet at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center.
ADVANCED REDOUBT: LEGACY IN BRICK & MORTAR: 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; meet at Advanced Redoubt’s entrance.
BEACH WALK — LIFE ON A BARRIER ISLAND: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Meet at the Fort Pickens Museum. Adults must accompany children who participate in this 30-minute program.
CREATURE FEATURE: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Meet at the Fort Pickens Museum. Adults must accompany children for this 30-minute talk.
DUSK ON THE GULF: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet in the Battery Worth Amphitheater.
STARGAZING: 7:45-10 p.m. May 26, Battery Worth Picnic Area. Join park staff and volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association for a night under the stars. Get an up-close view of some celestial objects and learn more about the night sky. Telescopes will be available for use.
There is an entrance fee to the Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas areas.
Contact the national seashore, 934-2600, for additional information.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Gulf Islands National Seashore’s May ranger programs