Walks and Field Trips

Field Trip

Saturday, February 22, 2025,

9 am - 12 pm

Blackwater Creek Preserve, 2469 Patrinostro Rd, Plant City 33565

We plan to walk the red trail with the out and back to Blackwater Creek. This is somewhat longer than 4 miles. We hope to see some early spring wildflowers in bloom. 

There are no water or restroom facilities and some parts of the trail may be muddy, depending on weather the week before. 

See the link below for information on the Preserve and to download a map.

https://hcfl.gov/locations/blackwater-creek-preserve

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. 

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

 

Lettuce Lake Native Plant Walks, 2025 Schedule

Download Schedule Here  Native Plant Walks 2025

Next walk is March 1. 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.