WHAT: andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp; SE7EN WETLANDS PARK GRAND OPENING
WHEN: andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; SATURDAY, April 14, 2018 - 10:00AM andndash; 12:00PM
NO PETS, NO BICYCLES
WHERE:andnbsp; ENTER THROUGH LOYCE HARPE PARK
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 500 W. CARTER ROAD, MULBERRY, FL 33860
andnbsp;PARK HOURS ARE:
MONDAY andndash; SUNDAY
7:00AM TILL 5:30PM
GPS COORDINATES FOR PARK ENTRANCE:
N 27anddeg; 56.08 W 081anddeg;57.891andrdquo;
Follow signs to Se7en Wetlands parking area andnbsp;andnbsp;
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TREK TEN CACHE COORDINATES:
N 27anddeg; 55.386 W 081anddeg; 56.466andrdquo;andnbsp;
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FIND THE CACHE WITHOUT GPS:
From the parking area, head to the Gopher Tortoise Gate and educational kiosk at the trailhead. Take a photo of the trail map or load it to your phone with the QR Code on the kiosk. Follow the trail signs: 2A, 2B, 2D, 1A, 1B to the Influent at 1C.andnbsp; You will see a large pine tree across the trail from the boardwalk.andnbsp; The cache is at the base of the pine tree. HIKE IS APPROXIMATELY 3.0 MILES ROUND TRIP
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THINGS TO SEE:
The park was once a portion of the Bonny Lake Mine, a phosphate mining operation that began in 1947. The mine closed in 1984 and a few years later was purchased by the City of Lakeland for use as a Wetland Treatment System.andnbsp; Changes and upgrades to the site included changes to clay settling area berm elevations and slopes, installation of water control structures and pipes and the planting of wetland and upland vegetation.andnbsp; The wetland treatment system became operational in 1987. The new park is part of a 1,600-acre area comprised of marshes, swamps, and open water lakes designed to help naturally clean already treated wastewater as it meanders through the retention areas. Once completely treated in the wetlands, the water is either released to the Alafia River or used by Tampa Electricandrsquo;s Polk Power Station as a cooling agent. In addition to the treatment provided, the Wetland offers outstanding habitat for a diverse community of plant and animal species including birds, alligators, turtles, otters, bobcats, gopher tortoises and other animals.
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BE PREPARED:
The trails have no shade, so wear a hat, sunscreen and protective clothing.andnbsp; Carry plenty of water.andnbsp; Drinking water is only available near the Gopher Tortoise and Wood Stork gates. Maintain a safe distance from alligators and other wildlife.
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT JOINING FRIENDS OF THE PARKS, MAKING A DONATION, TREK TEN TRAILS AND DIRT DAY PROGRAMS: www.friendsoftheparks.net
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Marian Ryan at 863-207-5206 or marianryan@gmail.com
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