Celebrate National Public Lands Day at City of Orlando Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

WHAT:
The City of Orlando invites Central Florida residents and visitors to enjoy a family day of FREE fun on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake for the City’s second annual National Public Lands Day. This weekend, Americans from coast to coast will visit their favorite public parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests to enjoy and learn more about these treasured places as part of National Public Lands Day.

At the City of Orlando’s National Public Lands Day celebration, visitors are invited to enjoy special activities and demonstrations including fishing, nature art projects, hiking, disc golf, boating and camping. Animal farm tours will be available featuring horses, goats and more. There will also be giveaways including fishing rods, trees and native plants. This year’s feature attraction is the Nature Connect Trail, a ¼ mile trail of art, music and climbing that was built by local volunteers. A fundraiser 5K to benefit Nation Public Lands Day starts at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.raceit.com//register/?event=4759 to sign up and for more details on the 5K.

This year marks the 18th annual National Public Lands Day, an event that brings together thousands nationwide to improve and restore the lands and facilities that Americans use for recreation, education and enjoyment. Last year more than 150,000 Americans participated at sites in all 50 states.

For more information on the City’s second annual National Public Lands Day, call 407.246.4486 or visit www.cityoforlando.net/billfrederick.

WHEN:
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WHERE:
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
3401 South Hiawassee Road
Orlando, FL 32835

FREE ADMISSION. 

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