Walks and Field Trips

Field Trip: Chito Branch Reserve

11254 Browning Road, Lithia 33547

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9 am - 12 pm

This will be the first Suncoast field trip at this SWFWMD property in the Alafia River Corridor. 

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/chito-branch-reserve for a history and information on the area.

Much of the hike is in the open, Please bring plenty of water and sun protection! 

Field trip participants should have water, sun protection, and comfortable clothing. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Insect repellent, walking stick and snacks are other useful items.

To register, contact Tina (Mable C) Patterson, email mablepatterson@hotmail.com or phone (305) 298-6381 , text or call, and leave your name and message and contact information. 

Lettuce Lake Native Plant Walks, 2025 Schedule

Download Schedule Here  Native Plant Walks 2025

Next walk is April 5, 2025 (no walks in July, August or December)

Suncoast sponsors native plant walks at Lettuce Lake Park on the first Saturday every month except July, August and December.These walks are designed for park visitors who want to learn about Florida native plants.  We do a slow stroll pointing out the native plants that the park supports.

$2 entry fee for the park. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.

Walks begin in the Native Plant Garden behind the Joel E Jackson Nature Center at 9 am and last until approximately 11 am.

Tampa Audubon 'Beginning Bird Walks' meet on the second Saturday of each month at Lettuce Lake. Participants meet at 9 am (8 am in summer) in the parking lot by the Visitor Center. Binoculars are available for loan. Please visit Tampa Audubon's website to register for this walk.

The Native Plant and Bird Walks are free and open to the public although there is a $2 park entrance fee.