Monthly Archives: February 2012
Get Outside and See Florida!
Nature Fest will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the main beach at Lake Louisa.
“Get Outside and see Florida”! Don’t miss this family event at Lake Louisa State Park and sponsored by The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park. Nature Fest is for the whole family with activities designed to raise awareness of outdoor recreation, how to stay safe while hiking, and being healthy in Florida. Discover fascinating facts about the plants, animals, and history of Florida’s environment and ecosystems through demonstrations, activities, and guided hikes. Learn how to get a close-up view of the natural world respectfully. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand to show how guests can become more “green” in their day to day living.
Confirmed exhibitors
Sweetbay Supermarket
Swamp Girl Adventures
SPCA of Central Florida
Florida Native American History Demonstration
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
Florida from a Kayak
Florida Scrub-Jay Consortium
South Florida Water Management District
Our Vital Earth
AllSolar
Center Street Acupuncture
Choose Life Wellness Center
Shaklee
Eco Maids Green Cleaning Services
Pink Zebra Home
Groundwork Yoga
Louise’s Rain barrels
Texas Roadhouse’s very own Andy the Armadillo – come get your picture taken with Andy between 10:00 and 2:00
Pre-event Adult only guided walks begin at 8:00 am (Pre-registration required call 352-394-3969)
Geocaching
Birding
Photographing Nature
1 Hour Guided Hikes
10:10 Geocaching
10:20 Discovery Trek
10:30 Beginner Birder
10:40 Moderate Birder
10:50 Butterfly hike
11:00 Photographing Nature
11:10 Native American Demonstration
12:00 Discovery Trek
12:10 Beginner Birder
12:20 Moderate Birder
12:30 Butterflyfly hike
12:40 Geocaching
1:00 Native American Demonstration
1:40 Raffle drawing
Free yoga on the beach with Groundwork Yoga at 12:45
Available 10:00 – 2:00
Hands on Activities
Exhibitors
Canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding
Native American History
Live animals
Food
Raffle Prizes
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment tickets
2 ready to use rain barrels donated by Rain Barrels by Louie
4 free Groundworks Yoga class
Sponsors
Friends of Lake Louisa State Park
Sweetbay Supermarket
Publix Supermarket
For more information please contact Christy Conk naturefest@LLSP.org.
CANCELED – Spring Obstacle Trail Challenge
This year, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not have a Spring Obstacle Trail Challenge. Keep checking our website and watch for notices for the Fall Obstacle Trail Challenge
