I hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day! With the weather warming up and longer sunlight in the evening hours, it’s a great time to get back outside and attend some free events!
In this month’s article, I will go over some outdoor activities for the whole family. Welcome spring by enjoying time outdoors and soaking up the sun.
Enjoy a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Lake Apopka is in the headwaters of the Ocklawaha chain of lakes. It has been the site of significant marsh and floodplain restoration and the creation of a marsh flow-way system that filters Lake Apopka’s waters by circulating lake water through restored wetlands. The wildlife drive meanders for 11 miles through the eastern portion of the property.
Bring your family to a nature walk at Devil’s Millhopper on March 26 at 10am. Ask questions and learn about the area and its history while exploring the park with a ranger.
On Saturday, March 26 at 10:30am, Join the Alachua County Library for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect for infants through 5-year-olds at library green spaces and parks. Join in songs, fingerplays, and story boards to spark your child's imagination and communication and reading skills.
Come out to Mill Creek Farm on March 26 at 11am and meet the 147 retired horses. Paved walkways span the beautiful 335 acre farm where these horses are lovingly cared for. Make sure to bring carrots to feed the horses (apples and bananas are also acceptable).
https://fun4gatorkids.com/calendar/eventdetail/1017411/-/f4gk-family-day-at-mill-creek-farm
Bring the whole family to the Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival on April 2 and enjoy food, entertainment, and fun!
www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
Tianna