Macro Photography Hike at Lakeland Highlands Scrub Excursion Details Saturday, October 5 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM TYPE: Photography COST (PER PERSON): $10.00 MAX PEOPLE: 12 WHERE TO MEET: Lakeland Highlands Scrub South Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland Of course we all love photographing large animals that seem to almost pose for us, but why not get down to ground level with the insects and flowers that blend in with the scenery. Sign up for this excursion and learn new ways to get up close and personal with nature. This photography hike will take place at Lakeland Highlands Scrub which was once beach-front property believe it or not! Fall Bird Migration NatureFest 2012 What to Expect? Initial surveys indicate the Lakeland Highlands property is home to at least five rare plant species, as well as gopher tortoises, eastern indigo snakes, Florida Scrub-jays and a number of wading bird species. The omnivorous raccoon also calls the scrub community home and forages at night for available food including crayfish, snails, frogs, turtles, insects, rodents, eggs, fruits and nuts. Your Excursion Guide: Herman Moulden As a volunteer site steward with Polk County Environmental lands program, and a 43 year career as a police officer and finger print specialist with the Lakeland Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, this guide has found a perfect marriage of the two with his passion of macro-photography. Just check out his photos on flickr and you will see his talent. Combine the talent with his local knowledge of Polk County and you will have an incredible tour. What to Bring? Sunscreen Water Bottle Hat Insect Repellent Sunglasses Binoculars Snacks Comfortable Walking Shoes Camera Close up lens and tri-pod recommended, but not required visitcentralflorida.org/nature-fest/macro-photography-hike-at-lakeland-highlands-scrub
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