ARC AT THE PARK
The Tampa Audubon Society, in cooperation with the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, has established the Audubon Resource Center at Lettuce Lake Regional County Park (ARC at the PARK). The resource center was created to help foster a culture of conservation and an environmental ethic in the Tampa Bay region and to encourage community involvement in the Audubon mission.
Director - Mike Mullins
Tampa Audubon hopes people will visit ARC at The Park for information, education, resources related to the Audubon mission. The admission is $2 per vehicle and $1 per person over 8.
Lettuce Lake Audubon Programs
Nature Programs The Nature Programs start at 10:00am and go for 1 hour-1 1/2 hours. They are sponsored by Tampa Audubon. To attend, e-mail Diana Kyle that you are interested and list the names and ages of those who you are making a reservation for. Due to the size of the room the program is first reservations get first confirmation. Once you attend and are on the e-mail list you will receive reminders of the program with details of the upcoming programs. Continue each month to e-mail in your reservation if you are interested. The program fills up quickly, so e-mail your confirmations in when you know you are available to attend. Be sure to e-mail Diana if you think you can't attend after you have registered so others can be invited to attend.
Join Nature Girl Diana at Lettuce Lake County Park at 10am, the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy a monthly Nature Presentation sponsored by Tampa Audubon! E-mail me: fortkyle@aol , the names AND ages of those who plan to attend. Programs are geared towards elementary age all the way up to adults.
ARC at the Park:
- Provides a variety of environmental education programs and field trips for all ages.
- Displays wildlife native to the Hillsborough River watershed.
- Promotes Audubon Society membership and sponsorship for "Audubon Adventures" environmental education materials for local elementary schools.
- Assists park visitors with wildlife and plant identification.
Volunteer Training:
We are in urgent need of additional volunteers to staff the facility. Volunteers commit to one Saturday or Sunday afternoon per month, from 1-5 p.m. Training is simple and available. The only skills you need is a love for the environment and a willingness to share a friendly smile with the visiting public. These 4 hours you spend a month are hugely rewarding. Please visit the ARC or email Mike Mullins if you are interested. If you know anyone that would like to become an active ARC volunteer, please share this with them.
Stop by the
ARC to see how you can get involved!
Audubon volunteers are at the ARC on Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
6920 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa FL 33637
President: Pat Lewis
Past Presidents: Carolyn McKinney/ Ann Paul/ Rob Heath