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Park rangers to guide nature hike at Palatlakaha River Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Palatlakaha River Park, located at 12325 Hull Road, Clermont.
November 10, 2009

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with winter bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a winter bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
November 9, 2009

Park rangers to lead nature hike at Twin Lakes Park
Lake County's park rangers will lead a low-impact nature hike on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Twin Lakes Park, located at 35303 County Road 473, Leesburg.
November 3, 2009

Lake County Parks & Trails Division seeks help ridding invasive-exotic plant from PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division, is hosting an event titled “Overthrow the Caesar!” on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 11 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, with the aim of removing the plant Caesar’s Weed from the park’s river trail.
October 27, 2009

Park rangers to guide Birds & Butterflies Hike at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a Birds & Butterflies Hike at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
October 15, 2009

Park rangers to guide Fall Migrant Hike at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a Fall Migrant Hike at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 to 10 a.m.
October 6, 2009

Lake County invites bird watchers to help with survey
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 a.m.
October 5, 2009

Park rangers to guide Fall Migrant Hike at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a Fall Migrant Hike at Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
September 29, 2009

Park rangers to conduct bird, butterfly surveys at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is conducting bird and butterfly surveys at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Thursday, Sept. 24, and is requesting the help of local bird and butterfly enthusiasts.
September 21, 2009

Rangers to guide migratory bird hike at Palatlakaha River Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a migratory bird hike for North American Migration Count Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Palatlakaha River Park, located at 12325 Hull Road, Clermont.
September 15, 2009

Park rangers to guide ‘Signs of Fall’ nature hike at PEAR Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a “Signs of Fall” hike on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
September 14, 2009

Nature hike scheduled for Saturday at PEAR Park
Lake County Park Rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8 to 10 a.m. exploring plants and wildlife at PEAR park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
August 28, 2009

Lake County Parks & Trails hosting 3 events in 8 days
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is offering outdoor enthusiasts three different opportunities in the coming eight days to experience the natural gifts found in Lake County’s parks.
August 21, 2009

Park rangers to conduct bird, butterfly surveys at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is conducting bird and butterfly surveys at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Saturday, July 25, and is requesting the help of local bird and butterfly enthusiasts.
July 21, 2009

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with summer bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a summer bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Saturday, July 11, from 7 to 10 a.m.
July 6, 2009

Park rangers to lead nature hike at Lake Idamere
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Idamere Park, located at 12335 County Road 448, Tavares.
June 9, 2009

Opening celebration for North Lake Community Park set for May 23
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the community to a grand-opening celebration for North Lake Community Park, located at 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m.
May 14, 2009

Park rangers to conduct bird, butterfly surveys at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is conducting bird and butterfly surveys at Pear Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Thursday, May 7, and is requesting the help of local bird and butterfly enthusiasts.
May 5, 2009

VolunteerLAKE congratulates PEAR Association for earning President's Volunteer Service Award
At the regularly scheduled Lake County Board of County Commissioners' meeting this week, VolunteerLAKE presented the PEAR Association with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
April 23, 2009

Lake County Parks & Trails invites public to celebrate Earth Day this Saturday at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is inviting the public to celebrate 2009 Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, with nature hikes, educational presentations and informational exhibits.
April 15, 2009

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with spring bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a spring bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Saturday, April 25, from 7 to 10 a.m.
April 13, 2009

Scrub-jay workshops to assist with countywide survey
Lake County Parks & Trails Division, Public Lands Management Section, Lake County Water Authority and The Nature Conservancy are hosting two Florida Scrub-jay workshops at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at Minneola City Hall, located at 88 N. U.S. Highway 27, and on Friday, April 24, at Trout Lake Nature Center, located off County Road 44 in Eustis.
April 3, 2009

Parks & Trails to celebrate Earth Day with second annual event
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is inviting the public to celebrate 2009 Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, with nature hikes, educational presentations and informational exhibits.
April 2, 2009

Lake County park rangers begin task of counting scrub-jays
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division and Public Lands Management Section are in the beginning stages of conducting a countywide survey of the threatened Florida Scrub-jay and are asking for the public’s help in finding this only species of bird endemic to the state.
March 26, 2009

Park rangers to host nature hike at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a nature hike on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455.
March 25, 2009

North Lake Community Park officially opening on Saturday
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, will be officially opening many of the amenities of the 96-acre North Lake Community Park, located at 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, on Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
March 20, 2009

Park rangers to conduct bird, butterfly survey at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is conducting bird and butterfly surveys at Pear Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, on Thursday, March 12, and is requesting the help of local bird and butterfly enthusiasts.
March 10, 2009

Children invited to Nature Center at PEAR Park
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division, in cooperation with park volunteers, is hosting a geology open house for children on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
February 27, 2009

Park rangers to guide paddling adventure on Feb. 28
Lake County park rangers will lead a canoeing and kayaking trip on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lake Jem Park & Boat Ramp, located at 16141 County Road 448, Tavares.
February 13, 2009

Lake County Parks & Trails Division seeks help ridding invasive-exotic plant from PEAR Park
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, is hosting an event, titled “Overthrow the Caesar!,” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, with the aim of removing the plant Caesar’s Weed from the park’s river trail.
February 3, 2009

Parks & Trails, Trout Lake, Water Authority & Audubon Society host special Valentine’s Day outdoor adventure
Lake County Parks & Trails, Trout Lake Nature Center, Lake County Water Authority and Ocklawaha Valley Audubon Society will present “Birds & Bicycles” on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Emeralda Marsh in northwest Lake County.
February 2, 2009

Lake County park rangers to guide winter bird hike
Lake County park rangers will lead a winter bird hike on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
January 9, 2009

Lake County Parks & Trails to host rock & mineral course
Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a Basic Rock & Mineral Course on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
January 9, 2009

Lake County schedules two public meetings to discuss future of East Lake Community Park
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, is hosting two consecutive public meetings on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sorrento Christian Center, located at 32441 N. County Road 437, to discuss proposed plans for East Lake Community Park in the Sorrento community.
December 2, 2008

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with winter bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a winter bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 10:30 a.m.
November 21, 2008

Lake County park rangers to guide winter bird hike
Lake County park rangers will lead a winter bird hike on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
November 21, 2008

CANCELLED: Meeting to discuss East Lake Community Park
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sorrento Christian Center, located at 32441 N. County Road 437, to discuss proposed plans for East Lake Community Park in the Sorrento community.
November 3, 2008

Parks & Trails sets up fee schedule for pavilion rentals
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, is beginning to charge a nominal fee to rent a pavilion at Lake County’s parks.
October 9, 2008

Lake County reopens public boat ramps in Astor
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division reopened Wednesday morning two public boat ramps on Butler and Pearl streets in the unincorporated community of Astor.
October 8, 2008

Lake County park rangers to guide migratory bird hike
Lake County park rangers will lead a migratory bird hike on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ferndale Preserve, located on County Road 455 about 5 miles south of the intersection with County Road 561.
September 29, 2008

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with fall bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is seeking a few experienced bird-watching volunteers to help conduct a fall bird survey at the Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County, on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 10:30 a.m.
September 25, 2008

Rangers to lead nature hike at PEAR Park on Sept. 20
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
September 17, 2008

Lake County closes two public boat ramps in Astor
Effective Friday, Aug. 29, Lake County is temporarily closing two public boat ramps on Butler and Pearl streets in the unincorporated community of Astor.
August 28, 2008

CANCELLED: Lake County rangers to guide native plant hike at Pine Forest Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a native plant hike on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Pine Forest Park, located at 32520 State Road 44, near the Lake-Volusia county line.
August 20, 2008

Park rangers to lead nature hike on July 26 at Lake Idamere
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Idamere Park, located at 12335 County Road 448, Tavares.
July 11, 2008

Lake County rangers to guide nature walk at Ferndale Preserve
Lake County park rangers will lead a bird and butterfly walk on Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ferndale Preserve, located on County Road 455 about 5 miles south of the intersection with County Road 561.
June 11, 2008

Lake County rangers to guide nature walk at Pine Forest Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a native plant and butterfly walk on Saturday, June 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Pine Forest Park, located at 32520 State Road 44, DeLand.
May 29, 2008

Lake County rangers to guide nature walk at Lake Idamere Park
Lake County park rangers will lead a bird and butterfly walk on Saturday, May 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Idamere Park, located at 12335 County Road 448, Tavares. During the 1.5-mile walk, park rangers will identify butterflies, birds and other wild animals.
May 16, 2008

Park rangers to guide paddling adventure on Lake George
Lake County's park rangers will lead a paddling adventure on Saturday, May 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. beginning at the Lake George Boat Ramp, located at 58300 Lake George Road, Astor.
May 5, 2008

Rangers to guide nature walk at Palatlakaha Park on April 26
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Palatlakaha River Park and Boat Ramp, located at 12325 Hull Road, Clermont.
April 23, 2008

Lake County Parks & Trails Division invites community to celebrate Earth Day on April 20
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, will host an Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
April 14, 2008

REMINDER: Lake County park rangers to lead migratory bird walk at PEAR Park on April 12
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
April 8, 2008

Rangers to lead migratory bird walk at PEAR Park on April 12
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg.
March 19, 2008

Lake County to participate in Water Quality Day
Several programs of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, including Adopt-a-Lake and Parks & Trails Division, will be participating in the First Annual Central Florida Water Quality Day to be held on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, located at 2725 S. Binion Road in Apopka.
March 19, 2008

Park rangers to lead nature hike on Saturday at Lake Idamere
Lake County's park rangers will lead a nature hike on Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Idamere Park, located at 12335 County Road 448, Tavares.
March 6, 2008

Public Works to host series of workshops for trails master plan
The Lake County Department of Public Works, Parks & Trails Division, is hosting three workshops on Feb. 26, March 5 and March 6 to give the public an opportunity to comment and view the trails master plan draft that outlines design concepts for trails and trailheads.
February 20, 2008

Lake County rangers to guide paddling adventure in Clermont
Lake County park rangers will lead a canoeing and kayaking trip on Saturday, Feb. 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp, located at 12325 Hull Road, Clermont.
February 20, 2008

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