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Tavares, Florida 32778


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Parks & Trails 2012 Events Guide Parks & Trails 2012 Events Guide
The Lake County Department of Public Resources, Parks & Trails Division, manages more than three dozen parks, preserves and boat ramps. The Division's park rangers lead regularly scheduled nature hikes and bird and butterfly surveys in a select few of these parks in addition to properties owned by the Lake County Water Authority and St. Johns River Water Management District.

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Reservations are encouraged for all Parks & Trails events. If you would like to make a reservation for any events below, you may use the Event Reservation Request form.
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Wed, 2/15
9 to 11 a.m. & 6 to 8 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Beginning Birder Class
PEAR Park Nature Center, Leesburg
Thu, 2/16
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 2/18
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Beginning Birders Class Field Trip
Emeralda Marsh CA, Leesburg
Fri, 2/24
7 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Monthly Bird & Butterfly Survey
Ferndale Preserve, Ferndale
Sat, 2/25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Paddling Adventure on John's Lake
Scrub Point/John's Lake, Clermont
Sun, 2/26
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Nature Center Open House
PEAR Park Nature Center, Leesburg
Wed, 2/29
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
The Pasture Reserve, Clermont
Sat, 3/3
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Fri, 3/9
7 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Monthly Bird & Butterfly Survey
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Sat, 3/10
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
March into Spring Nature Hike
PEAR Park Gateway, Leesburg
Fri, 3/16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Paddling Adventure along Haynes Creek
Haynes Creek Park/ Flowing Waters Preserve, Leesburg
Sat, 3/17
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wetland Wander
The Pasture Reserve, Clermont
Wed, 3/21
9 to 11 a.m. & 6 to 8 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Beginning Birder Class
PEAR PArk, Leesburg
Sat, 3/24
7:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Monthly Bird and Butterfly Survey
Ferndale Preserve, Minneola
Sat, 3/31
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Introduction to Limnology
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 4/7
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Monitoring Water Quality
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Wed, 4/11
9 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Landscaping with Natives
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Fri, 4/13
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Sat, 4/14
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Upland Prowl
The Pasture Reserve, Clermont
Sat, 4/14
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Exploring Your Park
Twin Lakes Park, Leesburg
Sat, 4/21
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Native Plant Sale
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Wed, 4/25
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 4/28
6 to 8 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Evening Nature Hike
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Sat, 5/5
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Florida Spring Wildflowers
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Fri, 5/11
9 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
A Home for Tortoises
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 5/12
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Sat, 5/19
6 to 8 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Evening Wildlife Hike
Ferndale Preserve, Ferndale
Sat, 5/26
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Exploring Your Park Hike: Palatlakaha River Park
Palatlakaha River Park, Clermont
Sat, 6/2
9 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Walk with the Butterflies
Flowing Waters Preserve, Eustis
Wed, 6/6
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Introduction to Limnology
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Fri, 6/8
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Sat, 6/16
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Exploring Your Park: Lake Idamere Park
Lake Idamere Park, Tavares
Fri, 6/22
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Joint Paddling Adventure: TLNC, LCWA, & Parks & Trails
Ramp 52 Ocala National Forest: Alexander Springs, Astor
Sat, 6/30
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Upland Prowl
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 7/7
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Monitoring Water Quality
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Fri, 7/13
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wetland Wander
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 7/28
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Restoration Tour
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 8/4
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Restoration Tour
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Sat, 8/18
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Restoration Tour
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 9/1
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Introduction to Limnology
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 9/8
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Exploring Your Park Hike
Hanyes Creek Park, Leesburg
Fri, 9/14
9 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
A Home for Tortoises
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 9/15
5 to 8 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
North American Migration Count (Evening)
Ferndale Preserve, Ferndale
Sat, 9/15
7 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Thu, 9/20
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Sat, 9/22
9 to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Paddling Adventure along Double Run
Astatula Boat Ramp / Double Run, Astatula
Thu, 9/27
8 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 9/29
9 to 11 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Fall Wildflower Walk
Pine Forest Park, Deland
Wed, 10/3
4:30 to 6:30pm
Nature/Gardening
Evening Wildlife Walk
Twin Lakes Park, Leesburg
Sat, 10/6
8 to 10 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Migratory Bird Hike
Ferndale Preserve, Ferndale
Sat, 10/13
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Educational
Monitoring Water Quality
Ellis Acres Resreve, Paisley
Fri, 10/19
9 to 1 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Paddling Adventure on Bugg Spring
Bugg Spring, Leesburg
Wed, 10/24
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wetland Wander
The Pasture, Groveland
Sat, 10/27
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Noctural Migration Watch
PEAR Park, Leesburg
Fri, 11/9
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Lake May Reserve, Eustis
Sat, 11/10
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nature/Gardening
Paddling Adventure
Ed Stone Park/ Dead River Run, Deland
Fri, 11/16
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
Ellis Acres Reserve, Paisley
Sat, 12/1
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Exploring Your Park Hike
Marsh Park & Boat Ramp, Eustis
Wed, 12/5
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Wildlife Hike
The Pasture Reserve, Groveland
Sat, 12/8
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Nature/Gardening
Winter Wildlife Walk
PEAR Park, Leesburg
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