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Field Trip – Little Big Econ State Forest
June 8, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
What: An easy to moderate hike, of up to 3 miles
Where: Little Big Econ State Forest
Date and Time: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 7:30a-12:30p
Lorne Malo, a knowledgeable and experienced guide, will lead this combination birding, botany, and butterfly hike into the Little Big Econ State Forest. The hike will take the group through pastureland, sandhills and flatwoods and holds out the possibility of seeing a wide variety of birds—including Bachman’s Sparrows, Brown-headed Nuthatches, Redcockaded Woodpeckers and Eastern Meadowlarks. Past butterfly surveys have identified Cloudywings, Ceranus Blue, Southern Pearleye, Checkered White and Pipevine Swallowtails. Many different wildflowers are possible too.
The Little Big Econ State Forest flanks the Econlockhatchee River. There are more than 5,000 acres of upland and cypress swamps with tall bluffs and river tributaries.
The hike of up to three miles is rated at easy to moderate. Remember to bring a bag lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars and camera. Please wear close-toe shoes.
Meeting place: Carpooling may be available, if needed. Meet at Winn Dixie near TLNC (corner of SR 19 and CR 44, Eustis) at 6:15 am OR meet at 7:30 am at 1350 Snow Hill Road, Geneva.
Trip Leader: Stacey Kelly s.heinemann2019@gmail.com, (352) 408-2901.
Cost: $5, plus donation
Suggested donation amounts, $10/members or $15/non-members, above costs such as entry or guide fees, included lunches, or “rides” etc. are included in the payment options below so you can conveniently include them on your pre-registration credit card payment. Children are usually free.
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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.
Registrations are closed for this event
NOTE: Field Trips are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. For most trips, you will need outdoor shoes, insect repellant, sunscreen, a hat, raingear or jacket, binoculars (of course), water, and a snack or lunch, unless otherwise noted.
Contact: Stacey Kelly s.heinemann2019@gmail.com (352) 408-2901.