Event Article

San Felasco September Events

by Lee Ross

The Friends of San Felasco CSO (Citizen Support Organization) is hosting the following at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park:

8 Hours of Labor, Sun, Sep 1, 9:00 AM: About 200 cyclists are expected at this Gone Riding bicycle event (coordinated by CSO Board member Dave Baggaley). This event has team and solo races, with options for both adults and children. For details, go to http://goneriding.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=693&Itemid=349.

Trails work day, Sat, Sep 14, 9 AM: This month's work day (coordinated by CSO Board member Kevin Curry) will focus on general trail maintenance, such as pruning and clearing downed trees. All help is appreciated. After the workday, lunch is provided. Bring small hand tools if you have them (loppers, pruning shears, hand saws) and gloves, sunscreen, bug repellent, water bottle, and good humor! Meet at the CSO building at park headquarters (12720 NW 109th LN, Alachua, directions below).

National Public Lands Day, Sat Sep 28, 9 AM to noon: On the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands, a workday (coordinated by CSO Board member Kevin Mayer) will focus on upgrading the Conquistador bicycle trail. All help is appreciated. Meet at the CSO building at park headquarters (12720 NW 109th LN, Alachua, directions below).

Directions to CSO building: From Gainesville: Go north on CR 241 and just after the I-75 overpass, turn right on NW 109th Lane. Go 1.1 miles on NW 109th Lane to a break in a black 4 rail fence on the left (east) side of the road. At the official state park sign, turn left. Drive past a horse paddock and pole barn to the metal CSO building. From Alachua: Go south on CR 241 until just before the I-75 overpass. Turn left on NW 109th Lane and continue as above.

Hope to see you in the park!

Lee Ross, CSO Board member