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2009 - 2010 Schedule of Outings

Friday, February 19, 2010
8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Buggy Tour of PADGETT CREEK RANCHES
Alight on one of the Padgett Creek buggies for a tour of the 1,600-acre Florida ranchland property, accompanied by guides who will provide an overview of the easements and their importance to conservation efforts in our community. Guests will hike along the creek itself, enjoying the beauty surrounding this important fresh water feeder system to Blue Cypress Lake. Expect bird watching and other native wildlife observation.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Grove tour of SCHACHT GROVES
The Schacht family welcomes our guests for an informative grove and packing house tour, accompanied by experts in the fields of land management, water quality, agriculture and the history of citrus in our community. At the end of the tour, enjoy a taste of their fresh squeezed juice and a sample of their delicious handpicked fruit.

Friday, March 12, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Walking tour of SPOONBILL MARSH
Enjoy an easy stroll on boardwalks past manmade marshes and along the Indian River Lagoon. Naturalists will accompany you to describe this unique project designed to clean well-water brine and enhance bird habitat. Guests will observe birds and other native wildlife within this 45 acre preserve.

RSVPs will be required for all outings. Space is limited in order to provide the optimum experience for participants. All outings are free and open to the public. Note: that IRLT members will receive priority registration up to one month prior to each outing. To confirm dates, times, and locations, please contact our office at 772.794.0701.

Personalized tours of all IRLT project areas are available by appointment.