Meet Me In Polk: Cracker Storytelling Le...
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Oct 7, 2011 in Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher, Organization | 0 comments
Cracker Storytelling Festival
Friday, Oct. 7, 9am – 3pm
Saturday, Oct. 8, 9am – 3pm
Homeland Heritage Park
$6 adults, $4 children.
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Downtown Lakeland First Friday
Friday, Oct. 7, 6pm – 9pm
“Motorcycle Mania.” Free.
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Friday Night Ghost Stories
Friday, Oct. 7, 7pm – 9pm
Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow
$4 adults, $2 students.
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Water,...
MMIP: The Last Weekend of Summer Freedom
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Aug 19, 2011 in Education, Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Summer isn’t over but summer vacation just about is. Here are some activities for the kids to enjoy on their last weekend of freedom.
Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., join Buck and Linda Cooper, two local butterfly experts, for a presentation on native butterflies followed by a hike and a tram tour where you will be able to scope out the butterflies that call Circle B Bar Reserve...
MMIP: Perfect Weather for Festivals and ...
We are still working on re-activating the Central Florida Online calendar. Meanwhile, listed below are a few of the events and activities around Polk County that will keep you busy, entertained and happy. Please e-mail me at centralfloridaonline@google.com for more information. Fri Mar 11 Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, continues through March 13. March 11 at 7:30...Had I Known Then
An expression of regret, “had I known then what I know now” maybe I would have designed an entirely different configuration of pavers to replace all the turf (ugh, mostly weeds) in my front lawn. At the time, BMG – before master gardener training, I was so frustrated with trying to keep the lawn green and free of pests that I may have been hasty in devising...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,...Polk’s Nature Discovery Center Hos...
Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is hosting a Compost Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Center’s Workshop. This workshop emphasizes the importance of reusing and recycling waste. You will learn the many methods of composting, and what will work best for you. This class is free of charge, but you may purchase an Earth Machine compost bin ($40) or...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...Date Change for Wildflower Hike at Polk&...
The date has been changed for Wildflower Hike. The original date was set for Saturday, July 24, however the date has been changed to Saturday, July 31, starting at the same time as scheduled, 9 a.m. The hike is limited to 15 visitors and sign up is important. Take a hike with an expert to discover the beautiful wildflowers at the Circle B Reserve. Space is limited to 15 please sign...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?
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...
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...
From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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