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Trek Ten 2010 Grand Finale Winners

Trekkers who hiked at least ten of 20 trail choices for the 2010 season of the popular Trek Ten Trails Program visited the Friends of the Parks exhibit at the annual Water Wings & Wild Things event at Circle B Bar Reserve in October to receive certificates of completion, joining the ranks of others in the elite Trek Ten Trail Walkers Club.  For three years in a row, more than...

Polk Nature Discovery Center Offers Free...

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve will host several nature-based programs through October. All activities are free and open to the public, but space is limited. To sign up visit the Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, or call 668-4673.  Thursday, October 14, 2010 •6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sierra Club presents –...

From Butterflies to Bike Rides and Beaut...

From butterflies to bike rides and beautiful snags to tram tours, Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at the Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, has something exciting for everyone in September. Sunday, September 5 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Discovery Kids Designed for kids of all ages, please join us for an exciting activity and craft at the Circle B Bar Reserve,...

Meet Me In Polk

A Peculiar Circus hosts a Creative Arts Social tonight from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Grass Root Organic Restaurant, 1212 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Electric and eclectic describe this special event. Look for some of Polk’s best in the arts.  An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch … who raps? They’re all...

Meet Me In Polk

Beat The Heat On the Ice The Arena at Lakeland Center is still the coolest place to be while temperatures soar. Through July 19 the Arena is open for public ice skating: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 5-7 p.m., 8-10 p.m. $7.50 adults, $6.45 children younger than age 12, $5.35 with your own skates. 863-834-8111.  The Real Deal If you’re searching for a real deal antique or just...

Is that snake poisonous?

What do I do if I see a snake?  These questions and more will be answered by Scott Spaulding, Saturday, July 10 as he presents “Snakes of Polk County” from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., in the Workshop at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland.   Scott Spaulding’s informative presentation explores the different...

Florida Panther Project

Join Bill Samuels of the Florida Panther Project for a question and answer session on the Florida Panther Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center. The Florida Panther is currently on the Federally Protected Endangered Species list.  Many estimates suggest that there are less than 100 wild panthers in the entire state.  These are the last...

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center Nat...

REQUIRES SIGN UP.  Tour the Banana Creek Marsh with guides who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.  Limited to 24 guests. Space is limited; sign up at the reception desk of Polk’s Nature Discovery Center located in the Circle B Bar Reserve at 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. May 15 Nature Tour (Tram Tour) Location: Polk’s Nature Discovery...

Native Plant Society Annual Plant Sale a...

The Native Plant Society Annual Plant Sale takes place Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center in front of the Discovery Center, located in the Circle B Bar Reserve at 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Start off the new season learning about the beautiful Florida native plants.  Support out Native Plant Society by adding local native plants to...

PETE’s Discovery Activities Polk&#...

PETE’s Discovery Activities at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is designed especially for kids and adults. Please join us for exciting activities and crafts as we explore “What happens when the sun goes down” at the Circle B Bar Reserve, parents are asked to attend with their children.  This activity in ongoing through the day between 10 a.m. and 3...

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center Gui...

Join Ken Williams on an exciting hike along the trails at the Circle B Bar Reserve on Saturday, April 24, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the trail head (on boardwalk in front of Center). Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is located in the Circle B Bar Reserve at 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland. Sponsored by the Florida Trails Association. For more information, call 863-668-4673.

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