{"id":212965,"date":"2017-07-01T07:11:11","date_gmt":"2017-07-01T11:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1.tempurl.host\/?p=212965"},"modified":"2017-11-04T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-04T18:52:21","slug":"park-goers-invited-explore-nature-participate-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegraphicgeek.com\/demo-cflwire\/park-goers-invited-explore-nature-participate-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Park-goers invited to explore nature and participate in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAVARES<\/strong>\u2014 During the summer months, park-goers can catch a glimpse of baby birds fledging, summer butterflies soaring and wildflowers blooming at Lake County\u2019s Parks & Trails. In addition to dozens of species of birds including swallow-tailed kites, blue grosbeak, summer tanager and yellow-throated vireo, Florida black bears and white-tailed deer frolic through the area\u2019s undisturbed preserves. Join Parks & Trails staff for free, family-friendly guided events and enjoy unique wildlife and learning experiences offered in July.<\/p>\n

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Kids Map & Compass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 8<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-10:30 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Kids can learn to use a compass and work their way around an orienteering course.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday, July 12<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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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Science\u00a0Saturday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 15<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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

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

Saturday, July 15<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a07:30-11 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

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

Monday, July 17<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

PEAR Park Wildlife Conservation Area, 4800 University Ave., Leesburg<\/p>\n

Park Staff will lead visitors on a hike to explore the property\u2019s diverse wildflowers.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday, July 19<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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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Science\u00a0Saturday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 22<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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

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Animal Tracks and Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, July 23<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 a.m.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lake May Reserve, 36300 County Road 44A, Eustis<\/p>\n

Join staff on an adventure to discover evidence of the animal life that utilizes the park as their home range.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday, July 26<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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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Science\u00a0Saturday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 29<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a09-11 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

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For more information about the Lake County Parks & Trails Division, call\u00a0352-253-4950<\/a>, email parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rFvqOP<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.facebook.com\/LakeCountyFLParks.\u00a0 Share your input on the future of parks and trails via a brief online survey at www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/LakeCountyCommSurvey<\/a>.