The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park invite you to attend the 7th annual Nature Fest event (formerly Field Day and Bird Festival) on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00am – 2:00pm on the main beach of Lake Louisa.

Nature Fest is a family-oriented, nature friendly event designed to create awareness about outdoor recreation and Florida’s environment and ecosystems, as well as the plants, animals, and history that are a part of them.  This annual event at the park is designed to provide visitors the opportunity to learn more about the importance of our natural resources and wildlife, how to safely view the natural world up close, “green” alternatives offered by local businesses and organizations, as well as what individuals can do to make a difference that will benefit the natural world while at the same time benefiting their own physical and financial health.

The day’s activities and events will include guided nature walks for all ages, including discovery treks and butterfly walks, “Trucking the Trails”, beginning and moderate birding, and photographing nature.  Also included at Nature Fest are a variety of children’s activities as well as live bat and bird of prey presentations.  Refreshments will also be available for purchase at Nature Fest.

Pre-event adult-only (16 year-old age minimum) 2-hour guided bird and photographing nature walks will begin at 8:00am.  Both walks require pre-registration.  Space is limited, so please call 352-394-3969 to register (registration is on a first-call, first served basis and will close at 5:00pm on Friday, May 14, 2010).

Guided walks for all ages will be held throughout the day.  Sign-up will begin at 10:00am the day of the event.  Times for walks, talks, and rides are as follows (times and events subject to change):

10:15    Discovery Trek
10:20    Beginner Birding
10:25    Moderate Birding
10:30    Butterflies (ADA accessible)
10:40    Photographing Nature
11:00    “Truck the Trail”
11:30    Bat Chat
12:00    Discovery Trek
12:10    Beginner Birding
12:15    Moderate Birding
12:20    Butterflies (ADA accessible)
12:25    Photographing Nature
1:00    Bat Chat

Admission to Nature Fest is included in the regular park admission fee of $5 per vehicle (up to 8 people per vehicle, with each additional person incurring a fee of $2).  CLICK HERE for directions to Lake Louisa State Park.

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