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		<title>Friends of Lake Louisa State Park 5k Run 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 26, 2012; ] DATE: Saturday, May 26, 2012
TIME: 7:30 A.M.
LOCATION: Lake Louisa State Park ‐ 7305 U.S. Hwy 27, Clermont, Fl. 34714


COURSE: Participants will enjoy this beautiful USAT certified course through a tree lined, paved out and
back course through Lake Louisa State Park. Remember, "Wildlife will have the right of way!"

TIMING: Chip timing will be provided by Sommer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DATE:</strong> Saturday, May 26, 2012<br />
<strong>TIME:</strong> 7:30 A.M.<br />
<strong>LOCATION:</strong> Lake Louisa State Park ‐ 7305 U.S. Hwy 27, Clermont, Fl. 34714</p>
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<strong>COURSE:</strong> Participants will enjoy this beautiful USAT certified course through a tree lined, paved out and<br />
back course through Lake Louisa State Park. Remember, &#8220;Wildlife will have the right of way!&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>TIMING:</strong> Chip timing will be provided by Sommer Sports.</p>
<p><strong>AWARDS:</strong> Top overall male and female finishers will receive trophies.<br />
Each age group top male and female participants will also receive awards.</p>
<p><strong>AGE GROUPS:</strong><br />
8‐14<br />
15‐24<br />
25‐34<br />
35-44<br />
45‐54<br />
55‐64<br />
65‐69<br />
70 and over</p>
<p><strong>REGISTRATION:</strong> Register by Sunday, May 13 to guarantee your T‐shirt size. On‐line registration is now open at <a href="http://www.imathlete.com/events/LakeLouisa5K" target="_blank">http://www.imathlete.com/events/LakeLouisa5K</a>. If using a <a href="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LLSP-5K-2012.pdf" target="_blank">mail‐in form</a>, send to Friends of Lake Louisa State Park, P.O. Box 121236; Clermont, Florida 34712. All entrants will receive a specially designed T‐shirt at package pick‐up.</p>
<p><strong>ENTRY FEE:</strong> Through May 13 ‐ $20. May 14 through May 24 ‐ $25. Day of race ‐ $30. There will be no<br />
on‐line registration the day before the event (May 25). Proceeds will go to the Friends of Lake Louisa State Park to benefit Lake Louisa State Park. No refunds.</p>
<p><strong>PACKET PICK‐UP:</strong> Day of race ‐ The park gate will be open for participants at 6:00 A.M. Allow time to drive<br />
from the Park entrance to the packet pick‐up location. Packets are available from 6:30 A.M. ‐ 7:15 A.M.<br />
The Park Entrance gate closes for the race by 7:15 A.M.</p>
<p><strong>REFRESHMENTS:</strong> Water will be available at the start and on the course. Fruit and water will be available at<br />
the finish line.</p>
<p><strong>DIRECTIONS:</strong> Lake Louisa State Park is located on HWY 27, just 7 miles south of HWY 50. Allow an extra 15 minutes to drive from the front gate to the race parking area.</p>
<p><strong>RESTRICTIONS:</strong> For safety reasons, baby joggers; stollers; bicycles; roller skates; in‐line skates and pets will be prohibited from the race course.</p>
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		<title>Get Outside and See Florida!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 19, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] 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.

Click Here to Print Flyer!

“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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Palmetto-flyer.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here to Print Flyer!</a></p>
<p>“Get Outside and see Florida”! Don&#8217;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&#8217;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.</p>
<p><a href="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Jimmy-Sawgrass-Florida-Native-American-History.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-33" title="Jimmy Sawgrass Florida Native American History" src="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Jimmy-Sawgrass-Florida-Native-American-History-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><strong>Confirmed exhibitors</strong><br />
Sweetbay Supermarket<br />
Swamp Girl Adventures<br />
SPCA of Central Florida<br />
Florida Native American History Demonstration<br />
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey<br />
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment<br />
Florida from a Kayak<br />
Florida Scrub-Jay Consortium<br />
South Florida Water Management District<br />
Our Vital Earth<br />
AllSolar<br />
Center Street Acupuncture<br />
Choose Life Wellness Center<br />
Shaklee<br />
Eco Maids Green Cleaning Services<br />
Pink Zebra Home<br />
Groundwork Yoga<br />
Louise&#8217;s Rain barrels<br />
Texas Roadhouse&#8217;s very own Andy the Armadillo &#8211; come get your picture taken with Andy between 10:00 and 2:00</p>
<p><strong>Pre-event Adult only guided walks begin at 8:00 am (Pre-registration required call 352-394-3969)</strong><br />
Geocaching<br />
Birding<br />
Photographing Nature</p>
<p><strong>1 Hour Guided Hikes</strong><br />
10:10 Geocaching<br />
10:20 Discovery Trek<br />
10:30 Beginner Birder<br />
10:40 Moderate Birder<br />
10:50 Butterfly hike<br />
11:00 Photographing Nature<br />
11:10 Native American Demonstration<br />
12:00 Discovery Trek<br />
12:10 Beginner Birder<br />
12:20 Moderate Birder<br />
12:30 Butterflyfly hike<br />
12:40 Geocaching<br />
1:00 Native American Demonstration<br />
1:40 Raffle drawing</p>
<p><strong>Free yoga on the beach with Groundwork Yoga at 12:45</p>
<p><strong>Available 10:00 &#8211; 2:00</strong><br />
Hands on Activities<br />
Exhibitors<br />
Canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding<br />
Native American History<br />
Live animals<br />
Food</p>
<p><strong>Raffle Prizes<br />
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment tickets<br />
2 ready to use rain barrels donated by Rain Barrels by Louie<br />
4 free Groundworks Yoga class</p>
<p><strong>Sponsors<br />
Friends of Lake Louisa State Park<br />
Sweetbay Supermarket<br />
Publix Supermarket</p>
<p>For more information please contact Christy Conk <a href="mailto: naturefest@LLSP.org">naturefest@LLSP.org</a>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-34" title="Audubon Center for Birds of Prey" src="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Audubon-Center-for-Birds-of-Prey.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> <img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-35" title="SPCA of Central Florida" src="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SPCA-of-Central-Florida.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> <img src="http://friendsoflakelouisastatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/facebook-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="facebook" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-83" /></p>
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		<title>CANCELED &#8211; Spring Obstacle Trail Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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
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		<title>Welcome to Friends of Lake Louisa State Park</title>
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Bald Cypress in Lake Louisa
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