 Panoramic of Ridge Rangers planting scrub oaks in the FWC Royce Scrub Restoration Area in early July.
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One Planting Date Left
Over six days this summer in the FWC Royce scrub
restoration area, Ridge Rangers and civic/youth groups have planted 2,050 scrub
oaks!
We're trying to get to 2,300 and there's one more planting date left,
come join us on Wednesday, August 19
. You'll be helping to restore damaged habitat for endangered species, and also see a special conservation area!
The FWC Royce Restoration Area is located near Lake Placid, FL.
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Time
lapse Video of a Project Acorn Planting
Want
to understand what a planting looks like? See a time lapse of the July 29
planting at Six Hours in 25 Seconds.
It's got a happy ending for the
plants.
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Fund Raising
to Help Volunteers Plant is a Success
Thanks to everyone who contributed to our “Help
a Critical Wildlife Habitat By Helping a Volunteer” crowdfunding
site – we exceeded the $650 goal! The funds raised were used to provide
hydration packs and energy foods for the volunteers planting in the summer heat
and were much appreciated.
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Project Acorn ...
 .... is a multiyear effort by the Ridge Rangers to gather and pot scrub-oak acorns, maintain the sprouts, and plant the resulting baby oaks in damaged scrub oak habitat to help endangered species on the Lake Wales Ridge.
Bok Tower Gardens (near Lake Wales) is
looking for volunteer help to restore native sandhill habitat. This project
involves the handplanting of approximately 10,000 plugs of native grasses into
a 10 acre natural area over a 4 day period. This planting is being done to
enhance the habitat where several species of protected plants and animals
occur.
Each participant will receive one
complimentary pass to Bok Tower Gardens to enjoy at a later date.
Planting dates, with links to more info:
Over several workdays in late August and early September we’ll be removing an old fence and replacing with a new one. Fencing helps to protect the habitat and wildlife at the Tiger Creek Site from intrusions and poaching.
TNC's Tiger Creek site is located near Babson Park, FL.
For dates, maps, and more, see the Ridge Rangers Online Calendar.
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