Sunday, September 11, 2011

MONDAY - Labor Day Weekend Muck-About (Swamp Walks)


Monday was another beautiful day...

Robbie became our chauffeur.
He had a ball running everyone
around the property in our new
electric cart. Here he is taking
Clyde up to the gallery.

Clyde signing books

A family who came prepared for
the mosquitoes! Good thinking!









Paul discussing the environment
with Duck Potato in foreground



Paul leading the group




At this point I let everyone pass and headed
back to catch the next group.

I found a great family group having
a pic-nic lunch

and then I headed back into the
swamp to catch up with whoever was
out there....
what I found was peace and
quiet...wonderful...

Trail

The trail. You can see the limestone
under the water. The reason the trees
are so short in this area is because
it is rock.


I finally found some folks enjoying the swamp
and joined Cody as he gave a swamp walk

Cody showing everyone the Periphyton
and explaining it's importance to the
ecosystem

Now here are two kids who are REALLY
prepared for the mosquitoes!



A great place for a family portrait!






John almost looks like the Skunk Ape peaking
through the bushes!

Jackie in the swamp with friends

So long to another great summer
swamp walk. It was wonderful spending
time with all of you out in the swamp
and talking with you in the gallery.
Share your experience with others to let
them know our environment in Florida
is something very special. THANKS!

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We give a great big
THANKS!
to all of our swamp guides.
Their enthusiasm for the environment
and positive outlook on life makes
our time spent together one of joy
and satisfaction. We appreciate you!

John Kalafarski

John Schinault

Bob Nesmith, with fiance, Lynn - CONGRATULATIONS!

Rick Cruz

Brian Call

Paul Tilton

Cody Wishon

Rosie Markowski

Matt Parks


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