Events in December 2023

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November 27, 2023
November 28, 2023
November 29, 2023
November 30, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: Hillsborough River State Park


November 30, 2023

Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 U.S. 301 North Thonotosassa, FL. 33592. Bring lunch, binoculars, etc. Park entrance fee is $6 per car. Meet at 8:00 a.m. We will hike about 2.5 miles. There are restrooms and picnic facilities at the park. This is a hike of approximately 2 miles.

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December 5, 2023(1 event)

6:00 pm: Wild Kenya


December 5, 2023

Come along with us on a journey through a nation adorned with a variety of landscapes, a vibrant cultural mosaic, and extraordinary wildlife. Kenya boasts hosting the most remarkable migration of terrestrial animals on the planet. This yearly spectacle witnesses extensive herds of wildebeest, accompanied by other herbivores such as zebras and gazelles, traversing in pursuit of fresh grazing grounds and water reservoirs. Governed by the shifts in seasons and resource availability, this migration stands as an emblem of nature's formidable force. Let's embark on an exploration of Wild Kenya to further immerse ourselves in the marvels of this captivating country, its rich wildlife, and vibrant culture.

115 Lameraux Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
863-259-8497
December 6, 2023
December 7, 2023(1 event)

6:30 am: Fort DeSoto


December 7, 2023

Fort DeSoto, 3500 Pinellas Bayway South St. Petersburg, FL. 33715. Meet at the Mulberry McDonald’s at 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure. Bring lunch, scopes, binoculars, walkie-talkies, etc. We will hike about 2-3 miles, as well as drive and stop for observation. We will stop at the I-275 North rest area for some birding and restroom break enroute to Fort DeSoto. We will meet at the first pond at Pinellas Bayway, then proceed to the duck ponds. Next, we will proceed to the boat ramp for a restroom break and some birding. The entrance fee to the park is $5 per car and payment is accomplished at kiosks in the park.

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December 14, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: Lake Morton, Mirror, and Fletcher Park.


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December 21, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve


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December 28, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: South Lake Howard Nature Park


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