{"id":212134,"date":"2017-05-28T06:41:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-28T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1.tempurl.host\/?p=212134"},"modified":"2017-11-04T14:55:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-04T18:55:39","slug":"children-families-invited-educational-parks-trails-events-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegraphicgeek.com\/demo-cflwire\/children-families-invited-educational-parks-trails-events-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Children and families are invited to educational Parks & Trails events in June"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAVARES<\/strong>\u2014 Now that school\u2019s out, it\u2019s the perfect time to gather up the kids for an outdoor adventure with Lake County Parks & Trails. Staff offer free guided excursions, educational hikes and more throughout the month of June. In addition to wildlife-watching, Lake County\u2019s parks, trails, and recreation facilities are ideal places to play a sport, have a picnic, or enjoy time at a playground or dog park.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ecology Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 3<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Visit Ellis Acres Reserve and learn about the ecology of the preserve and the nearby Ocala National Forest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Science Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 10<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Join staff on an adventure of exploration and discovery while brushing up on science. Topics may include arthropod adaptations, animal habitats, outdoor life, aquatic organisms and more.<\/p>\n

Land Management 101<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 10 from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pasture Reserve, 5144 Lake Erie Road, Groveland<\/p>\n

Learn about land management, how it is being used at Pasture Reserve, and how you can use the same techniques at home to improve habitat for wildlife.<\/p>\n

Science Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 17<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Join staff on an adventure of exploration and discovery while brushing up on science. Topics may include arthropod adaptations, animal habitats, outdoor life, aquatic organisms and more.<\/p>\n

Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 17<\/span> from 7:30-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Volunteers are invited to assist in surveying the reserve\u2019s birds and butterflies. Participants should bring binoculars and field guides. Experience is a plus, but not required.<\/p>\n

Land Management 101<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday<\/span>, June 18<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighborhood Lakes Reserve, Fenimore Street, Sorrento N28 47 32.00 W -81 31 36.26<\/p>\n

Learn about land management, how it is being used at Neighborhood Lakes Reserve, and how you can use the same techniques at home to improve habitat for wildlife.<\/p>\n

Investigation Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 21<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Bring out the scientist in you and discover some of the how, what, who, when and why along the way.<\/p>\n

Science Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 24<\/span> from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Join staff on an adventure of exploration and discovery while brushing up on science. Topics may include arthropod adaptations, animal habitats, outdoor life, aquatic organisms and more.<\/p>\n

Investigation Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 28<\/span> from 9-11 a.m<\/span><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley<\/p>\n

Bring out the scientist in you and discover some of the how, what, who, when and why along the way.<\/p>\n

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For more information about the Lake County Parks & Trails Division, call 352-253-4950<\/a>, emailparksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov<\/a> or visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rFvqOP<\/a> or www.facebook.com\/LakeCountyFLParks.\u00a0 Share your input on the future of parks and trails via a brief online survey atwww.surveymonkey.com\/r\/LakeCountyCommSurvey<\/a>.