Planting native grasses and forbs into an area of the sandhill restoration area, and hand-pulling natal grass.
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12/17/2024
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When:
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 From 8:00 AM to 11:30 am
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Where:
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Mountain Lake Sandhill Site at Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd 27.925260, -81.591875 Lake Wales, Florida 33853 United States
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Contact:
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Jonathan Foligno
Jonathan.Foligno@myfwc.com
(863) 991 0198
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We will be working in sandhill habitat, roughly ¼ mi in from dirt parking area. Area is adjacent to a golf course in an exclusive community – noise will need to be kept at a minimum. Workday Goals: Populate target areas of the restoration site with native species, and visibly reduce coverage of natal grass with minimal ground disturbance. Planting native grasses and forbs into an area of the sandhill restoration area, and hand-pulling natal grass Suggested items to bring and to wear: Please bring plenty of water and snacks, some snacks will be provided. Long pants, closed toe shoes, hat and sunscreen are highly recommended. Also bring working gloves and your favorite work tool if desired. Insects are usually not a problem but bring bug spray if desired. No restroom on site. Transport by car or truck to a bathroom at the Gardens (~5 minutes ride) can be accommodated if needed. This event is a partnership between Bok Tower Gardens and Ridge Rangers volunteers. It has become a continuous project because of the successful efforts of previous Ridge Rangers. Much appreciation to all who have contributed to its success! Meeting Location Meet at Bok Tower Gardens – parking will be in front of the Center for Education and Conservation building. Go through Gardens’ gate along Burns Ave: gate attendant will have been given your name and wave you in. Proceed into main parking lot and go left to the exit road from the parking lot. There will be two dirt/gravel roads on that exit road – take the second. The CEC is on the immediate right with a red roof. We will carpool the short distance to the site. Bok Tower Gardens is located on Iron Mountain, one of the highest points on the Lake Wales Ridge. The Pine Ridge Nature Preserve at Bok Tower Gardens gives visitors a chance to walk a 3/4-mile walking trail through this endangered longleaf pine and sandhill ecosystem and view many endangered plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. Affiliated with the national Center for Plant Conservation in St. Louis, MO, Bok Tower Gardens' Endangered Plant Program was started 15 years ago and has partnered to conserve Florida's rarest plant species.
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