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… are generously donated by the Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Representatives will be in attendance if … and Parks Seasonal/Holiday Recreation Ichetucknee Springs State Park … Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and … are generously donated by the Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Representatives will be in attendance if …

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Pancakes With A Ranger

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Pancakes With A Ranger

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Pancakes With A Ranger

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Florida Paddlesports

… parks to add to your paddling bucket list. Ichetucknee Springs State Park : Paddling down the Ichetucknee is a … waters of its namesake river make Ichetucknee Springs a wildlife watcher’s dream. Wading birds, manatees, … trees, limestone banks and some of the nine different springs that make up the Ichetucknee River. Paddling is …

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Spotlight on Megan Greene

… their service. Megan’s favorite project was at Ichetucknee Springs State Park . She also found the hard work of removing … might just be the right opportunity for you. Ichetucknee Springs State Park Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State …

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Spotlight on Tyler Byrd

… on Tyler Byrd Tyler Byrd with FLCC logo Ichetucknee Springs State Park Tyler Byrd served with the Florida … FLCC, Tyler worked to develop a program at Ichetucknee Springs State Park where people waiting in line for a tram … of it was designed to increase visitor knowledge of our springs, their protection and the rules at Ichetucknee. …

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Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

… Ranger Scott Groves Swimming and Snorkeling Freshwater springs are terrific places for swimming and snorkeling. Northeast Florida offers several locations for springs hopping and outdoor fun. Check out these parks along the Suwannee River – Lafayette Blue Springs State Park , Madison Blue Spring State Park , Fanning …

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Restoration Projects at Florida State Parks

… other wetland plants can once again flourish. Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Submerged Vegetation With its iconic scenery and leisurely flow, Ichetucknee Springs was a popular destination for tubing long before it … harsh embankments and no shelter for wildlife. Ichetucknee Springs is a great example of how effective restoration …

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Nine Best State Parks for Paddling

… camps provide a great way to extend your adventure. Wekiwa Springs State Park : Less than an hour's drive from Orlando, beautiful Wekiwa Springs isn’t just a great place to go swimming. It boasts a … waters and through tropical hammocks. Ichetucknee Springs State Park Ichetucknee Springs State Park : The …

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Otters at Ichetucknee Springs

… Otters at Ichetucknee Springs River otter 2 Relatives of weasels and badgers, river … Many people flock to the cool, clear waters of Ichetucknee Springs State Park to swim and relax. Those who are lucky may … body itself. Rangers and scientists from Ichetucknee Springs State Park and other organizations monitor the …

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When the Masses Meet the Grasses

… When the Masses Meet the Grasses Tubing Ichetucknee Springs State Park What happens when A LOT of people want to … Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring and Recovery at Ichetucknee Springs State Park Ichetucknee is a very special place. My first visit to the springs and river was in 1977, on a family tubing trip. I was …

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Finding Butterflies in North Central Florida

… in love with butterflies while I was a biologist at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. My early insect … imperiled upland communities. Sandhill habitat at Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon, Florida. Butterflies in … (left) and the Meskes skipper (right) at Ichetucknee Springs State Park Butterflies, especially skippers, are …

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Springs of Ichetucknee

… Springs of Ichetucknee Headspring Ichetucknee Ichetucknee Springs State Park Following the flow of the Ichetucknee River are eight major springs, each clear, powerful and vital to protecting the …

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Wildlife of Ichetucknee Springs

… Wildlife of Ichetucknee Springs Barred Owl Ichetucknee Ichetucknee Springs State Park A walk along the park's many trails will … natural communities, as well as a highly protected springs ecosystem with endless plants, animals and other …

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Snorkel Blue Hole

… Snorkel Blue Hole Snorkeler Blue Hole Ichetucknee Springs State Park Blue Hole is an experience not easily … spring located within the park, and is one of many springs that feed the magnificent Ichetucknee River. On … keeping in mind that diving is not permitted in the other springs or the river. Whether you experience this fantastic …