Sarah Bailey to Discuss Future of Julington and Durbin Creeks

Sarah Bailey, an environmental activist and former St. John's County Commissioner, has been watching Jacksonville and St. John's County development and water quality for many years.  She will discuss the future welfare of Julington Creek and Durbin Creek at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road. 

The event is part of the ongoing Third Thursday Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society and the club.  It is free and open to the public.  Doors open and refreshments served at 6:30 pm and the lecture begins at 7 pm.

Bailey was recently honored by the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society as a "Mandarin History Maker" for contributing to the preservation of Mandarin's historical buildings and other property.  She has been a leader in land preservation for more than 50 years, helping gain support for the protection of land, waterways, watersheds and wildlife in Duval and St. John's counties.  The Florida Wildlife Federation inducted her into the Floriday Conservation Hall of Fame in 1999 and commended her role in preserving the Guana Tract and Portions of the Julington-Durbin Penisula.

For more information about the event, contact the Mandarin Museum at (904) 268-0784;  or email: mandarinmuseum@bellsouth.net; or visit: www.MandarinMuseum.net.