Event Photos
Lettuce Lake Native Garden
The garden workdays are every 4th Tuesday, 8 am - 10 am, unless the park is closed. Bring water, hat and personal tools. Contact Tina in advance if you need your park entry ($2 cash) paid.
Here is a video tour of the Lettuce Lake Garden produced and narrated by Tia Silvasy, Suncoast member and Hillsborough County Extension service. Tia heads up the Master Gardener program which has been helping out with the garden here and at Bell Creek.
Field Trips
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Past Field Trips
Bullfrog Creek WEA, November 23, 2024
Prickly pear cactus in a (dwarf) forest of runner oak (Quercus minima). Beautiful weather!
Lower Green Swamp, November 16, 2024
Cool weather and open vistas for this long hike. The grasses were sensational!
Vista Gardens, September 29, 2024
This community garden has an outstanding collection of native plants in aquatic, wetland and upland habitats.We will definitely be back to see this in every season.
Camp Bayou Nature Preserve, September 21, 2024
An enjoyable trip. The Paleo-Preserve is a must-see!
Palafoxia feayii on the red trail, John Lampkin.
Bell Creek Preserve, August 10, 2024; TS Debby moved our field trip to somewhere higher and drier.
Loblolly Bay was in full bloom.
Alafia Scrub Preserve, June 22, 2024
A perfect summer day with the swamp azaleas in full bloom.
Cockroach Creek Preserve, May 11, 2024
The preserve is a lot prettier than its name!
Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve, April 20, 2024
Orchids and Carnivorous Plants!
Little Manatee River State Park, March 16, 2024
Fringe trees, Snowbells, Sparkleberry and Wild Olive in abundance!
Blackwater Creek, Feb. 17, 2024
Rain didn't stop us. Lots of spring flowers, including polygalas, blueberries and jessamine.
Bullfrog Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area, January 20, 2024
Alderman Ford -- photo book by John Lampkin
