We explored Tiger Creek Preserve with its manager. Tiger Creek Preserve is a place of mystery and contrasts. It sits on the eastern edge of the Lake Wales Ridge, one of Florida's ancient islands. Separated from the mainland long ago by a shallow sea, the Ridge is peninsular Florida's oldest and highest landmass. Fast forward to the present day, this ancient separation is the reason why the … [Read more...]
Steve's Lazy Nature Blog
Experiencing Myakka’s Magic – Myakka’s Leafy Legends
Learning the Park's Favorite Native PlantsĀ Steve led a group of thirty down Ranch House Road and told the stories of the most interesting plants in the hydric hammock. From the event promotion: With over 800 species in Myakka River State Park, learning and identifying plants can seem an overwhelming task. In this program, naturalist Steve White will focus on seven park plants that are … [Read more...]
Orange Hammock WMA with Hunter Folmar
Hunter Folmar took the Florida Native Plant Society (Serenoa Chapter) on a walk and and talk about a 5,000 acre+ area that has approximately 9 miles of trails, including the 7-mile Tarflower Trail and the 2-mile Slough Point Trail. The recent acquisition of orange Hammock, situated between the RV Griffin Reserve and the Longino Preserve, creates a 121,000 acre conservation corridor of … [Read more...]