May 21 2008
STRABINEAU CAMP-BIG CYPRESS HIKE Saturday, May 31st, 2008 10 AM
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, click here.
To learn more about The Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, click here.