[BLS-News] Broward Lotus Sangha STRABINEAU CAMP-BIG CYPRESS HIKE Saturday, May 31st, 2008 10 AM

[Dr. Martha Martinez]

The Broward Lotus Sangha 
and 
The Broward Chapter of the 
Florida Native Plant Society 
Are pleased to invite you to a
STRABINEAU CAMP - BIG CYPRESS HIKE
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
10 A.M. SHARP!
 
This event is free and open to the public so bring your friends!
 
Join us for a short and adventurous 2-mile roundtrip nature hike at Strabineau Camp - Big Cypress (off I-75, Exit 49) led by Jack Lange. Jack scouted the hiking location for us just a few days ago and saw the rare and gorgeous ghost orchid in full bloom! 
 
Option #1:   Meet us at the Extension Service in Davie at 8:00 A.M. and
carpool to the Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station, Exit 49 off 
Alligator Alley.
Meeting Place:         Broward County Extension Service Parking Lot, 
3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 
Meeting Time:           8:00 A.M.
 
 
Option #2:   Meet us at the Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station at 9:30 A.M.
and we will hike together from there.
Meeting Place:         Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station, 
Exit 49 off Alligator Alley (Take I-75 towards Naples, to Exit 49 and follow signs to Gas Station)
Meeting Time:           9:30 A.M.
 
The hike will start at 10 A.M. SHARP!
Don't be late, or we'll be on the trail
 
About the hike:  The total planned route is about 2 miles roundtrip. Jack noted the water level could be a foot deep or more in some places...so be prepared to get a bit wet. He also saw some wildlife (snakes) and a rare ghost orchid in full bloom! 
 
Difficulty Rating:  Moderately Difficult (not for the very young).
 
What to wear and bring:  
1.    Sturdy footwear that can get wet and withstand the suction created by mud such as old lace-up tennis shoes (flip flops are not advised) and 
2.    A pair of dry shoes to change after you return from the hike
3.    A walking stick
4.    Water and snacks
5.    Bug repellant
6.    A hat and other sun protection.
 
To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and for directions to this event, click here www.BrowardLotusSangha.org.
 
To learn more about The Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, click here www.npsbroward.org
 
A Lotus Flower For You, 
Broward Lotus Sangha
P.O. Box 245124 
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 
(954) 665-4325 
 


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