- Camp Staycation John Prince ParkJohn Prince Park Campground, Lake Worth, FL
Camp Staycation!!
John Prince Park Campground 4759 S. Congress Ave. Lake Worth Fl 33461
Get your reservations in NOW!!
Date: May 3/4th
Check-in 1:00 Friday
Check-out 11:00 Sunday
Number: 561-582-7992
Website www.pbcparks.com
Sites & Cost:
Tent sites are available in the circled area on picture. All overlooking the lake!Available now are 22,25-30, 39-45.
Sites are individually booked by calling 561-582-7792.
Special rate for PBC residents, $45.00, with tax is $50.85 per night.
Cancellation for full refund is 8 days prior. One tent and one car per site.
Activities:
Weekend activities will include a sunset kayak behind the campground to the beautiful lake, Friday night 5:00 pm, followed by Bonfire with bring yours own snacks and drinks. Bike ride, 9:30-11:30 Saturday, followed by kayak to "The Hive" lunch on Sat. 12:30, weather permitting. Optional Bocci Ball on the parks courts.
Saturday night bonfire and pot luck dinner at 6:00pm. Hike before on the Apple Trail 4:30, short 11/2 mile on the shaded trails just before the campground entrance.
Events listed on meetup individually.
Kayakers may launch at square lake, or be added to guest list and come into the campground launch at the boat dock.
Guests:
4 guests allowed for each paid camper, must be signed in at entrance so come for one event, two events or stay all weekend! Just call to let us know what event you are coming to so we can add you to the list. - Learn about coral reef conservation at Pack & Paddle meeting Saturday, May 11Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach, FL
REEF INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK TO P&P MEMBERS AT OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER
Leneita Fix, executive director of the Reef Institute in West Palm Beach, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club’s meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, part of Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive for socializing starting at 1:30 p.m.
Leneita will speak about the Reef Institute and its mission of coral conservation through education, research and restoration.
The Florida Reef Tract is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the continental United States, spanning 360 miles from the Dry Tortugas to the St. Lucie Inlet, housing more than 1,400 different species of marine plants and animals. In addition, the reef system forms the protective barrier that keeps our fragile coastline safe from rough seas.
In 2018, Leneita Fix started with The Reef Institute as the director of education. In 2019, Leneita was asked to step into the executive director position. Drawing from over 23 years of experience in strategic planning, direction and growth in the non-profit world, Leneita took the helm of the organization to continue educating others about sea and to be a part of the solution to save our oceans.
Before the meeting: Please bring produce to support Okeeheelee’s “Animal Ambassadors”
Please bring your extra produce to each meeting. Produce can be placed on the table in the back of the meeting room. (Note: Please do not bring citrus or iceberg lettuce.)
Produce donations help to feed animals throughout the beautiful natural area at the park. And our club receives credit for our produce donations!
The meeting will also include:
--Information about upcoming club trips and events
--The monthly raffle, near the end of the meeting
Special note: Please bring your donations for future raffles to the meeting! We accept camping, hiking and paddling items, of course. We also accept your household goods as well.
For questions about the Pack & Paddle Club meeting, please text 561-312-2765.
After the meeting: Join us for an Early Bird Dinner at Applebee’s
After each meeting, Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club members and their guests gather for “The Meeting After the Meeting” just down the street at Applebee's Grill + Bar, 6706 Forest Hill Boulevard, Greenacres, FL 33413.
PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB INFORMATION
The Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club, founded in 1975, plans several events each month for exploring and appreciating nature. Trips last a day, a weekend, a week or longer. They are local, within Florida and long-distance. Activities include kayaking and canoeing, backpacking, hiking and biking, snorkeling, car camping and wilderness or river camping.
In addition, club meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, with guest speakers on nature-related subjects and other topics of interest.
VISIT US ONLINE
Meetup:
www.meetup.com/Palm-Beach-Pack-PaddleCONTACT US
Bruce Moore
President
561-312-2765
brucemoore234@gmail.comGerry Baker
Membership Chair
Home: 561-582-3653 (leave message)
Cell: 561-602-7502
gerbaker97@gmail.comMail membership forms, checks to:
P.O. Box 16041, West Palm Beach, FL 33416
(Forms can also be turned in at club meetings.)Club email:
palmbeachpackandpaddle@gmail.comKathy McKim
Newsletter Editor
804-869-6228--Email newsletter submissions, photos to: newsletter.pbpp@gmail.com
--Deadline for newsletter submissions is the 22nd of each month.
OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INFORMATION
Okeeheelee Nature Center is part of Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413. From Jog Road, take Forest Hill Boulevard 1.2 miles west to Eshleman Trail (the second Okeeheelee Park entrance). Turn right (north) and follow the signs and road 1.6 miles to the nature center, which is in the back of the park.
The Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature-related gift shop.
Exhibits:
**Wednesday-Friday: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
**Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Live animal feedings:
**Reptile/raptor feedings: Wednesdays-Fridays at 3:30 pm
**Alligator feeding: Saturday at 1 p.m.Nature trails:
**Daily: sunrise-sunsetPhone:
(561) 233-1400Email:
onc@pbcgov.orgFacebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Okeeheelee-Nature-Center/100085089170545 - Sunset Walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, WellingtonPeaceful Waters Sanctuary, Wellington, FL
Join us for a relaxing sunset walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington on Thursday, May 16 from 6 PM to 7:30. GATES LOCK AT 8 PM!
We will meet at the Peaceful Waters Sanctuary wetlands parking lot near the restroom area and soccer fields at 6 p.m.
Here is the address:
Peaceful Waters Sanctuary
11676 Pierson Road
Wellington, FL 33414Please use the west entrance to the park.
To RSVP or to ask questions: Please text 561-906-7127.
Depending on the response from attendees, we may be going to a local restaurant for dinner or dessert after the walk.
Many species of birds can be spotted at this small, yet active, wetlands. We will have some bird watchers, who are familiar with Florida wading birds, on the walk.
Two more potentially nice aspects of this walk: There is sometimes a gorgeous sunset and we can also experience relaxing breezes on the boardwalk.
Peaceful Waters Sanctuary:
Park information: 561-791-4005 / 561-791-4045
Review of the site:
https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-birding/peaceful-waters-sanctuary-wellington/ - Wakodahatchee Wetlands and MoreWakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
Wakodahatchee Wetlands: An Aerial Perspective
Below is the Water Utilities' description of the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Above is a YouTube link to an aerial view of what we can expect to see. (Sorry about the commercial, but it comes with the clip.)
Depending on your preference, we can continue on to nearby Green Cay Nature Center, or we can go to breakfast at a local restaurant.
"Opened in 1996, the Wakodahatchee Wetlands are located in Delray Beach at 13270 Jog Road.
Constructed on 50 acres of previous wastewater utility property, the created wetlands are free and open to the public. Wakodahatchee features a three-quarter mile boardwalk that crosses between open water pond areas and islands with shrubs and snags to foster nesting and roosting.
The boardwalk has interpretive signage as well as gazebos with benches along the way. This site is part of the South section of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers many opportunities to observe birds in their natural habitats. Over 178 bird species have been identified there, along with turtles, alligators, rabbits, fish, frogs and raccoons.
Each day, the Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility pumps approximately two million gallons of highly treated wastewater into the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, which in turn acts as a percolation pond, returning billions of gallons of fresh water back into the water table."
Expect a very beautiful and relaxing encounter with nature at this location. We have chosen a Saturday specifically for working members of our group, and everyone else of course. We hope you can join us and look forward to meeting you at this lovely spot.