Join Us Saturday Morning at 9 For a Trek...
Grab your mom or dad, or even a grandparent (really, these aren’t tough hikes) and meet us Saturday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. at Bartow’s Mary Holland Park for our next hike. The park is pretty cool and besides the 1.25 mile roundtrip hike, it’s got three lakes, 19 picnic areas, four soccer fields, a skateboard park, YES! a skateboard park, lots of playground...24th Annual Port Hatchineha Christmas Bo...
The 24th Annual Port Hatchineha Christmas Boat Parade will take place the evening of December 11 beginning with boat launching at 6:00 p.m. The customary $5.00 boat launching fee at the Polk County public boat ramp will be waived for all decorated boats participating in the celebratory event. Participating boats will line up across the lake at 6:30 p.m., and traverse up and down...The Perfect Gift for Boater Friends
For the fishermen and boating enthusiasts on your Christmas list, consider gifting an annual decal pass for unlimited boat launching at Polk County’s public boat ramp at Port Hatchineha for the 2011 boating season January 1 through December 31. Additionally, the Annual Decal will permit unlimited launching at the future Coleman Landing at Shady Oak Recreation Area on Lake...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...Veteran Trekkers Welcome EcoFriends’ MAG...
Seven youngsters joined veteran trekkers for a Trek Ten Trails hike through Lakeland Highlands Scrub and learned all about their environment and the sport of geocaching. The children, dubbed EcoFriends’ MAGNIFI-cent Seven by Trek Ten leader Miss Glenda, are standing left to right, Elizabeth, Bella, Dylan, Luke, Jake, Benny and Britney. Magnify Credit Union is a corporate sponsor...Trek Ten Welcomes Magnify’s EcoFriends
Season four of the successful Trek Ten Trails Program will welcome a new group of trekkers – Magnify CU EcoFriends on Saturday, November 13 at Lakeland Highlands Scrub Preserve beginning at 9:00 a.m. So who are EcoFriends and why is Magnify Credit Union sponsoring this special kick-off hike for kids? Magnify is all about going green, promoting conservation and the protection...Volunteer With Passion
A good many of us are compelled to volunteerism – giving back to our communities in one way or another to improve the quality of life for our fellow man. Volunteerism is often an extension of our personal interests or talents. Sometimes a simple hobby or passion affords us the perfect opportunity to use our abilities to help others. Sadly it is oftentimes a tragedy close to...Trekkers Get Ready!
Friends of the Parks Foundation will host its final Trek Ten Trails group hike for the 2010 season at 9:00AM on Saturday, October 2, at the Mosaic Peace River Park. Validated game cards must be received by October 15, 2010 to be eligible for prize drawings and a certificate of completion at the Grand Finale October 30 to be held in conjunction with the annual Water, Wings &...Young American Dreamers Add Finishing To...
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Aug 17, 2010 in Government, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Early on a hot Saturday morning while most were sleeping in, a group of young people organized as “Young American Dreamers” gathered at Lake Blue Park and Boat Ramp to plant trees and shrubs for the park’s Grand Opening, scheduled for Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. In less than two and one-half hours, 22 containers of potted plants and shrubs, donated by an...
Lake Deer Boat Ramp Re-Opens Today
Polk County’s Lake Deer Boat Ramp located on 33rd Street NW in Winter Haven re-opens to the public today, less than two weeks after being closed August 2 for repairs. The ramp on 33rd Street (Lat/Lon Coordinates: 280130/814549) is one of two ramps on the 123-acre Lake Deer. Bracelet linkage in the old style ramp was worn beyond repair and replaced with a new pre-stress slab ramp,...Lake Deer Boat Ramp Closes August 2 for ...
The Lake Deer boat ramp will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, August 2, 2010. Weather conditions may impact the completion date. Re-opening of the ramp for public use will be posted on Central Florida Online. The Lake Deer boat ramp is located on 33rd Street N.W. in Winter Haven. For more information, contact James Kummer at (863) 499-2613 or...Calling All Friends for Public Lakes Acc...
Marian Ryan, president of the Friends of the Parks Foundation, announced formation of the Foundation’s most recent sub-committee at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday. In attendance to accept a Proclamation recognizing July as National Parks and Recreation Month, Ryan openly invited citizens to join the newly envisioned Friends for Public Lakes Access...Late Charles E. Tucker Recognized
Board of County Commissioners honored the late Charles E. Tucker with a plaque presentation to his wife, Susan, in recognition of his service to the citizens of Polk County as a member of the Lakes Access Advisory Committee. Other family members in attendance included one son and three grandchildren; long-time friend David Hoy and fellow committee members were also on hand. Mr....Florida Wildlife Federation Recognizes R...
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jun 29, 2010 in Environment, Government, Organization | 0 comments
The Florida Wildlife Federation honored John and Marian Ryan of Winter Haven with the 2010 FWF Stewardship Award for their tremendous efforts on behalf of Florida, her citizens and her environment at the Federation’s 73rd Annual Conservation Awards Banquet.
For over two decades, John and Marian Ryan have vigorously pursued the environmental enhancement not only of their...
Is that snake poisonous?
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jun 29, 2010 in Education, Environment, Government, Lakeland | 0 comments
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...
Banana Lake Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jun 17, 2010 in Government, Lakeland, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Due to recent erosion underneath the boat ramp approach, Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will temporarily close the popular Banana Lake Boat Ramp for repairs beginning Friday, June 18. The Banana Lake Boat Ramp, located at the end of Tillery Road off Clubhouse / CR 540, will remain closed until further notice. However, the remainder of Banana Lake...
PARKS EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Apr 23, 2010 in Government, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Nine Polk County Parks and Recreation employees were recognized for a combined total of 69 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of Polk County: (front, then left to right) Tommy Green, Jr., David Pena, Jack Moyer, Tina Reynolds, John McKee and Gundula Williams. Ron Lewis and Dorinda Seger missed the semi-annual staff meeting held inside the recently restored...
2010 Trek Ten Photos on Website
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Apr 20, 2010 in Environment, Lakeland, Organization | 0 comments
State Senator Paula Dockery attended the first guided hike ot the 2010 Trek Ten Trails season that began with grand opening ceremonies of the new trails at Mackay Gardens in Lake Alfred. Event photos of each of the guided hikes to date are now posted on the Friends of the Parks website for viewing by participating trekkers and and other interested parties at...
2010 Kids’ Fishing Derby
FREE to the first 300 kids who register, the 2010 Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will take place May 15 at Simmers-Young Park, 5630 West CR 542, behind the Auburndale Speedway. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., and fishing starts at 8:00 a.m., ending two hours later with the last weigh-in at 10:15 a.m. Polk County Parks and Recreation is hosting the very popular event for children...“Blind as a Bat” – An ...
Bats are not blind. This is one of many misconceptions Cyndi Marks hopes to dispel in her one-hour “Bats of Central Florida” presentation on Sunday, April 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m., at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, Lakeland. Bats actually have the same five senses as humans – smelling, hearing, tasting, seeing and feeling; and some have highly developed sonar...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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