Governor Charlie Crist today, as part of his continuing commitment to preserving Florida’s natural beauty and resources, toured the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center and met with Ted and Beau Turner and energy entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens to discuss environmental and related economic opportunities for the Sunshine State. Governor Crist visited with Jefferson County children as they enjoyed the solar-powered conservation center’s Olympic archery center, various nature trails and fishing pond.

The center, through its free classes and host of volunteers, has provided more than 1,300 youth with environmental education and hunting and fishing activities. The center features a stocked fishing pond, managed impounds for waterfowl, planted fields for small game, a state-of-the-art rifle range, Olympic-style and 3-D archery courses, and a trap-shooting facility that throws biodegradable clay pigeons. Free classes teaching gun safety, fishing, wildlife management and other aspects of outdoor life and conservation are offered throughout the summer for youth ages 12 to 16.

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Governor Crist Tours Youth Conservation Center