Congratulations to Wonka ticket for FTF!!!
No turning back- I know the driveway looks sketch but I promise you this is a jem! This a kid friendly (easy-short trail) and parking close and free. I discovered this park/nature preserve by accident one day and I figured why not share it with all of you! I know I did not provide an easy hint but have fun!
UPDATED THIS CASHE 8/31/20 - Haunted Trail... this is a LARGE Cashe ***Please please plsae enjoy and put back exactly as found(: ***
FUN FACTS: This 85-acre nature preserve was purchased by Hillsborough County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) between 2001 and 2003. The preserve’s southeastern section with berms along Ekker Rd. and Symmes Rd. was a 24-acre fish farm overgrown with invasive plants prior to restoration by SWFWMD, which created freshwater ponds, marsh, and forested wetlands. The 1-mile hiking trail winds through former pine plantations that are being restored to more diverse native flatwoods and upland forest.
TO DO HERE: Walk the trail and enjoy nature. Also, see if you can spot any native birds(: