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| Winter 2008 | ||||||
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Adventure Series Is Here Again |
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| By Owen Comora | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Friends of Myakka will celebrate the fifth anniversary of their Nature Adventure Series with some exciting new classes and the return of popular programs. The 2008 series starts on Tuesday, January 29 with one program presented each week for 15 consecutive weeks . New offerings include: The Other Side of Myakka, a nighttime four-wheel-drive truck adventure through the backcountry of the park rarely visited by humans . Close Encounters with Our Prairie Plants, spend an informative morning with legendary Dr. Mary Jelks, who will acquaint them with native and non-native plants found in the Myakka dry prairie. |
Some classes returning from last season include Myakka’s Fishing Hot Spots, Nature Photography, Painting on Location with Jean Blackburn, An Introduction to the Stars and A Drive to the Elusive Bachman’s Sparrow Habitat. As a reminder of the returning classes, here are their descriptions. Check the “Mark Your Calendar” section for date, time and cost.
Canoe/Kayak Adventure on the Wild & Scenic Side: Bring your canoe or kayak (or rent one at the Outpost). Join John Chassey, Myakka Wild and Scenic River Ranger and River Biologist Stacia Hetrick to learn about river hydrology and the native and non-native wetland/river species. Myakka’s Fishing Hot Spots: |
Dr. Jay Shroyer and Robert Dye, veteran fishermen, will review the general layout of the Myakka River and the Upper and Lower Myakka Lakes. They will reveal when and where to fish and cover different methods of fishing including use of live bait, spin fishing with lures and fly fishing . Who Who Goes There: Now is your chance to meet some of Myakka’s resident species, the owl. Park Ranger and bird rehabilitator, Lisa Rhodin will bring some of her working birds of prey to the classroom. Learn their stories and their natural history and then go out into the park to find some . Nature Photography: Join Jim Watson, award-winning photographer, con't page 2 |
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Step Up, Florida ! |
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| By Catherine Collins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Step Up, Florida - On Our Way To Healthy Living!" is a statewide initiative promoting physical activity, helpful nutrition and healthy lifestyles. It’s a time for everyone to get active and get healthy by taking advantage of the great Healthy Lifestyle opportunities that Florida has to offer. | For the entire month of February, Florida State Parks has joined the Department of Health for events and programs.
At Myakka free entry will be given if you participate in the Moon Over Myakka Bike or Kayak trips. You could also join the guided walks or Sunday |
beginning birding programs.
Make Myakka your place to take in a few miles on your bike or a paddle downstream. More information at |
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