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The Trailhead is located in Lake County, Florida. map

For more information, please contact info@scrubjaytrail.org
(352) 429-5566

Email photo contributions
of wildlife or plants seen
on the trail to this address: photos@scrubjaytrail.org

 

 

Trailday May 26, 2018

Start Your Memorial Day Weekend
at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

Saturday, May 26, 2018
 

Become one with nature 


Our blissful sunrise yoga starts at 7:00 a.m. and lets us enjoy the beauty of sunrise over the lake as we are led through calming, reflective poses that are suitable for any experience level. All you need to bring is your mat and your enthusiasm. (No charge)
 


Continental breakfast on the Trailhouse porch at 8:00 a.m. 

Catch up on what's been happening and what's coming up for the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail while enjoying a cup of coffee and a light breakfast (contributions to the breakfast table are welcome but not required).

John Thomton, our bird checklist professional, will be birding from 8:30-10:00 a.m. John has created our Birding Checklist over the  years and keeps the updated list of “Birds Seen on The  Florida Scrub-Jay Trail.”  Join John and his family on Saturday, May 26, for a great birding adventure.  
 
Trailday - find your way to the trail and lend a hand at our ongoing trail maintenance from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
Please bring loppers, hand pruners, and gloves if you have them. If not, we have limited availability of equipment to loan for the event. Everyone should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Bring your water bottle - we will supply plenty of cold water to refill your bottle. 
 

Fishing and Basic Boating Skills Day Camp
June  4-8, June 11-15, and June 18-22, 2018


There is still space available - register now!
The 5th annual Fishing and Basic Boating Skills Camp at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is offered to boys and girls, ages 9 to 15, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  

Skills to be learned include fishing technique, boating safety 
and navigation, trolling motor and oaring operation, knot tying, tackle selection, casting, cast netting, fish cleaning and much more. Campers will receive their own rod, reel and tackle box stocked with all the tackle they will need during camp, and to take home.

Tournaments will determine the largest and smallest fish caught (catch and release), boating skills slalom course timed event, casting accuracy, and cast netting skills. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. The week will end with a family Fish Fry and boat rides offered by the new campers.

Tuition is $225 per week ($215 if paid by cash or check)

Contact Bruce Brown at (352) 429-5566 or Bruce@scrubjaytrail.org for more information.
 
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Reminder - the first Saturday of each month is
The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail Orientation 
from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
 
For further information, to apply as a volunteer,
or to register for the Orientation, 
please call 352-429-5566 or e-mail info@scrubjaytrail.org.
This is a great first step and introduction to our organization
and to the many volunteer opportunities.

 

The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is open to the public
Saturday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You are always invited to come see this Garden Spot of Lake County.

Physical Address:

11490 Montevista Road, Clermont, FL 34711
 
The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is a not for profit 501(c) (3) corporation.

 
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