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Florida Black Bear
5 Reasons I'm Not Afraid to Observe the Florida Black Bear
December 5, 2013
I enjoy watching the Florida black bear in my yard almost every night. I'm in awe of them. I find them to be beautiful, magnificent creatures.
Most of my friends enjoy reading about my bear-watching adventures on Facebook. A few seem to think I'm foolish or downright stupid.
In the name of education and to alleviate anyone's concern, I'm sharing with you...
Upcoming: Florida Black Bear & Wildlife Conservation Festival
October 10, 2013
I'm obsessed with bears.
Alright, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but since moving to the Ocala National Forest, I've developed a keen interest in the Florida black bear. (How could I not? They're in my yard all the time.)
On our own, we've learned quite a bit. Being naturalists, we not only are interested in nature but we also desire to learn all we can about the environment in which we live. For us, this now includes bears.
This weekend, we are planning to attend the Florida Black Bear & Wildlife Conservation Festival. (Festivals are just one of the things I love about fall.) Today, I'm creating our itinerary for the weekend. I don't want to miss anything.
Wow! Is that right up my alley or what?
I called the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce to get more information. Not only has the date been moved from March to October, but they've changed the name this year to include additional wildlife such as the coyote. While there are vendors there, the event itself is free. The purpose truly is to promote awareness. I like that.
The event includes children's activities, presentations and even field trips into the Ocala National Forest for a mini-hike. (Did someone say hiking and field trip?! My excitement just went up 10 notches!)
Hope to see you there!
Your Turn:
What types of festivals do you enjoy? Or what aspects of nature interest you? Share in the comments.
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Alright, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but since moving to the Ocala National Forest, I've developed a keen interest in the Florida black bear. (How could I not? They're in my yard all the time.)
On our own, we've learned quite a bit. Being naturalists, we not only are interested in nature but we also desire to learn all we can about the environment in which we live. For us, this now includes bears.
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This weekend, we are planning to attend the Florida Black Bear & Wildlife Conservation Festival. (Festivals are just one of the things I love about fall.) Today, I'm creating our itinerary for the weekend. I don't want to miss anything.
What is the mission of the Florida Black Bear festival?
The purpose of the festival, according to their website, is "to increase awareness and promote the safe coexistence of humans and wildlife by fostering community appreciation of the Florida black bear and other native wildlife species, as well as Florida's unique ecosystems that serve as wildlife habitat."Wow! Is that right up my alley or what?
I called the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce to get more information. Not only has the date been moved from March to October, but they've changed the name this year to include additional wildlife such as the coyote. While there are vendors there, the event itself is free. The purpose truly is to promote awareness. I like that.
The event includes children's activities, presentations and even field trips into the Ocala National Forest for a mini-hike. (Did someone say hiking and field trip?! My excitement just went up 10 notches!)
Admission, Location and Hours:
Admission to the festival is FREE. It will be held in Umatilla, Florida on October 12, 2013. The event hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit their website for more information.Hope to see you there!
Your Turn:
What types of festivals do you enjoy? Or what aspects of nature interest you? Share in the comments.
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Life in the Ocala National Forest
September 7, 2013
An Update
It's been a while since I've posted here. I've had a topsy-turvy year. There have many challenges and successes, but little I've wanted to say publicly.
I've decided that although I have a personal blog for family and super-close friends which is on complete privacy, I'll start blogging here as a more public personal blog. I closed down most of my websites and blogs. I've decided this can be the place where I do a little of everything.
This can be a place to share my southern-fried life, recipes and whatever else that isn't about homeschooling. I am currently redesigning it, so please forgive the incomplete look of it all.
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