Similar to many attempts at getting a new routine started, I began biking in the mornings before the sun got too high in the sky and heated up the pavement. This is Central Florida and it is August.That routine lasted 4 days but it did spark my "earth love" memories of being outside in nature. Consequently, after two busy mornings off I took to the woods on foot. YEYYYYYYY!
Nature feeds the soul. I am not full yet but man did I have some great appetizers over the weekend. Yesterday I was walking Sabal Bluff preserve. While by the lake I heard a rustle from above. There on a tree branch not more than 20 feet away was an adult bald eagle. It spread its wings, circled around me and flew off. What a beautiful thing.
So why not share? In person. YA - Why Not? It is time to get my walks started in Central Florida.
Introducing - for September (National Wilderness Month) Thursday after work EnviroArt Trail Walks sponsored by the Leesburg Center for the Arts. Parks close at sunset and September's setting times are past 7:00 PM. We will have time to discover. Find the addresses on your GPS and meet me there at 5:30. We will take a 45 minute walk around. Get to know your preserves. All three on the schedule are very close to downtown Leesburg.
No more feeling fearful of walking into the woods alone. You will have company.Bring repellent, water and you may want to wear lightweight trousers and shoes (not flip flops) as Flat Island Preserve has some taller grasses on some of the trails. Will we make art? We'll talk about eco and environmental art and learn to see the woods in a new way, a place full of color and texture. If we have time perhaps we can make some simple mandalas along our way.
Check out the schedule and print the flyer for your friends. Let's GET INTO THE WOODS!
Sept
6th
Bourlay
Historic Nature Park
851
N Canal St.
Sept
13th
Sabal
Bluff Preserve
1201-1257
Leesburg Mobile Rd.
Sept
20th
Flat
Island Preserve
2388
Owens Rd.
Sept
27th
Bourlay
Historic Nature Park
851
N Canal St.
Download the park's trail maps here:
And now for me it is 8:30 AM and I am saddling up my bike and heading to the island.
Try to get outside today!
- Chau 4 now.
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