2018
April 2018
Saturday 7 April 2018
Sat 7 Apr. Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 County Road 234, Gainesville, 32641. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]
Sat 7 Apr, 10 am. Last year’s rains and storms have kept the Santa Fe River running high. Depending on conditions, we will attempt to paddle the 8-mile stretch above Worthington Springs. This length of the upper Santa Fe River can be an adventure since there can be more than a few trees blocking the way. However, the scenery is spectacular, and we should see some wildlife.
RSVPs are required since we need to organize the boats. Let us know if you have a kayak or canoe or any extra boats you would be willing to let others borrow. If you do not have one, we will try to get something for you.
Insect repellant, sunscreen, water, and a sense of adventure. We may need to make shortage portages along the route so good footwear is advisable. Santa Fe River Preserve, 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, 32615. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [alachuaconservationtrust][email][events]
Sunday 8 April 2018
Sun 8 Apr, 8 am. Getting started with birdsong can seem like a challenge, but once you learn the more common and distinctive songs, you will have a foundation that is easy to expand upon. We will spend the morning listening and watching as many birds as we can find in a few hours, and with nesting and migration in full swing, we should have a good chance of finding many different species.
Birds we should see include: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Eastern Bluebird, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Towhee, White-eyed Vireo, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-throated Vireo, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Palm Warbler, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, and hopefully much more. Santa Fe River Preserve, 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, 32615. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [alachuaconservationtrust][email][events]
Saturday 14 April 2018
Sat 14 Apr. Led by Jiri and Andrea Hulcr. Prairie Creek Preserve, 7204 County Road 234, Gainesville, 32641. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]
Saturday 21 April 2018
Sat 21 Apr. Workshop by Conservation Burial Inc. Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 County Road 234, Gainesville, 32641. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]
Sunday 22 April 2018
Sun 22 Apr. Rockwood Park, 2221 NW 22 Street, Gainesville. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]
Saturday 28 April 2018
Sat 28 Apr. Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42 Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. 352-373-1078. Alachua Conservation Trust - [email][events]