Field Trip – Lake Dora and Dora Canal Boat Trip

What: Narrated Boat Tour

Where: Premier Boat Tours, 100 Alexander Street, Mount Dora

Date and Time: June 12, 11 am – 1 pm

This two-hour narrated eco-tour of Lake Dora and the Dora Canal includes a brief history of Mount Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes. Eagles, ospreys and various water birds may be spotted as we cross Lake Dora. The first part of the Dora Canal was dug by hand and is the residential section. Beyond this section, the natural river wends its way through the jungle-like environment of a cypress swamp. Meandering through the 2,000-year-old trees provides opportunities to search for herons, egrets, anhingas, turtles, alligators and the small birds that live along the canal.

Following the tour, the group can lunch at any of Mount Dora’s restaurants or bring a bag lunch on board the pontoon boat. A cooler can be brought on board.

What to bring: Water, sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars and camera are recommended. Please wear close-toe shoes.

Meeting place: Premier Boat Tours, 100 Alexander Street, Mount Dora

Cost: $28, plus donation to Oklawaha Valley Audubon
Children are usually free.

So you can conveniently include your donation on your pre-registration credit card payment, suggested donation amounts of $10/members and $15/non-members are included in the payment options below.  Donations are appreciated and help us to continue to coordinate these outings and are above costs such as entry or guide-fees,  included lunches or “rides” etc. You can also donate onsite if you prefer.

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Rather pay by check or cash, please complete the dropdown form below, and mail your check made payable to OVAS to PO Box 268, Eustis, FL 32727 or bring cash to the next OVAS event.

Questions, please contact the Trip Leader: Stacey Kelly s.heinemann2019@gmail.com, (352) 408-2901.