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Field Trip – The Disney Wilderness Preserve
May 1, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
What: A short hike and take a ride on an off-road buggy
Where: Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve
Date and Time: May 1, 9:30a-12:30p
The Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve is a remarkable place for all ages and interest. The preserve is home to hundreds of wildlife species. Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers and Florida Scrub Jays call this preserve home, and we hope we will get a glimpse of these special birds. The preserve is bordered by one of the last remaining undeveloped lakes in Central Florida.
We are going on an off-road buggy tour and a small hike on a tour guided by Daniel Cole. In addition, a presentation will be given by a preserve scientist. We will learn about the preserve’s resident plants and animals and the Conservancy’s efforts to restore and protect them.
Please bring snacks or a bagged lunch.
Cost: The buggy is limited 20 persons, at a cost of $200 ($10/person if group size is 20). Pre-registration is required.
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.
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.
Carpooling may be available if needed. Meet at Winn Dixie near TLNC (corner of SR 19 and CR 44, Eustis) at 7:45 a.m. or meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Preserve (2700 Scrub Jay Trail Kissimmee, Florida). It is a 1.5 hour drive.
Contact: Stacey Kelly s.heinemann2019@gmail.com (352) 408-2901.