Gopher Tortoises are an integral part of Boyd Hill’s upland habitats. Have you walked the trails at Boyd Hill and seen a gopher tortoise and wonder how they’re able to survive? Come and learn more about them as our speaker shares his knowledge and ongoing research to help them survive.
Speaker Bio: Jeff Goessling grew up in the hills of Kentucky where he gained a fascination and appreciation for nature. He earned his B.S. at Thomas More College, his M.S. at Sam Houston State University, and his PhD in the biological sciences at Auburn University. He joined the faculty at Eckerd College in January 2018. He currently studies and monitors the gopher tortoise population at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in addition to teaching.
