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Flagler County Florida - Land Management to take 8 participants on A Walk in the Park in the Woods March 6 29 February 2024 ( news )
Flagler County , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 29,2024
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February 29 , 2024– Flagler County Land Management is hosting the ninth in its limited guided tour series ( limited in the number of participants and frequency ) called a “A Walk in the Park in the Woods . ”
This tour begins at 8:30 a . m . sharp on March 6 at Graham Swamp Conservation Area . It is limited to eight ( 8 ) registrants , and participants are asked to arrive a little early for the safety briefing , and additional details about the two - hour hike – which is described as “easy , ” on flat , level terrain with wide , well - maintained trails .
Participants who
register ( an account must be created ) – and sign the two waivers: liability and photo/video release – will meet at 8:30 a . m . the park’s east trailhead that is located at 5140 Colbert Lane , Palm Coast . Registration is open through March 5 . The walk will be guided by Land Management Specialist Rauney Mitchell .
“The 3000 - plus acres of the Graham Swamp Conservation Area are among the last intact areas of Atlantic coastal swamp forest in Florida . On its eastern edge it holds an equally rare local sandhill habitat remnant , ” Mitchell said . “Our Walk will focus on experiencing the broad variety of plants and animals found in these increasingly rare habitats . Wintering songbirds and early migrants will be of prominence , so bring a pair of binoculars . Also , some unusual plants will take center stage , the first blush of spring wildflowers . ”
Those who are participating should:
Expect a two - hour hike that may have some areas of uneven ground
Wear long pants and closed - toe shoes
Bring water , sunscreen , and insect repellent
Bring binoculars
Dress for weather – wear a hat and raincoat if necessary
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