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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...

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...

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...

Florida Wildlife Federation Recognizes R...

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?

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...

PARKS EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED

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

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...

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.