Sunday, December 27, 2015

Audubon Tours, Sundays at 3 pm in January and February, 2016

Audubon Tours, Every Sunday in January and February 2016 at 3pm

Join with the West Volusia Audubon Society on a wildlife tour of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Preserve in Deleon Springs, FL every Sunday in January and February 2016 at 3 pm. Master Naturalist and author Roger Fulton will lead a nature tour exploring the refuge and its flora and fauna.  It is sponsored by the West Volusia Audubon Society and is free. All you have to do is sign up and show up at the Myacca Parking Area on Mud Lake Road in Deleon Springs, FL. Roger will have his 60 power scope for great views of the birds and other wildlife on the refuge. We will cover about 2 miles in about 1.5 hours of easy walking on flat trails. Reservations are appreciated. Heavy rain or lightning cancels. No open-toed shoes and water is recommended.
Questions or reservations: Contact Roger at www.RogerFulton.com or via email at Roger@RogerFulton.com.
  



Saturday, December 26, 2015

First Day Hike, January 1st, 2016

  • First Day Hike – Buncombe Hill Interpretive Trail, Daytona
    This 2 mile trail is just enough after a great New Year’s Eve party. By 3 pm you should have recovered. It’s at the end of Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach off of Route 92. It winds through several habitats and goes down to the site of an old Turpentine Camp with great history. Much to see along the way. We’ll take our time on this 2 mile trek. But be prepared. No open toed shoes and long pants recommended. Perhaps bug spray and definitely water. Adults only and no dogs. Space is limited, so call or email for a reservation. Roger@RogerFulton.com or, afternoons or evenings, 386-956-6089. First come; first served.
    It's not easy to find so pay attention to the directions. And, it will cost you $2.00 per person, not to us, but to the state's "Iron Ranger" to use the site. Exact change required in the envelope. So arrive early for a picnic if you want and I'll be there by three pm to lead the hike.
    Directions: From I-95 take Exit 261 (Daytona Beach) and follow Route 92 west for about 4.2 miles. Turn right onto Indian Lake Road and follow it in for a couple of miles until the pavement ends. Sign in at the kiosk. Then follow the dirt road in another .9 miles to the Indian Lake Recreational Area. Pay your $2.00 per person use fee to the "iron ranger" and you are all set for the day. Enjoy a picnic if you want and I'll be there at 3 pm to lead the hike.



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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Casual Bike Ride, December 30th, 3-5 pm, Beresford Park, Deland

Casual Bike Ride – Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 3-5 pm

Join us and others for an 8-10 mile casual ride at Lake Beresford Park starting in Deland, Florida and heading toward Blue Springs on one of the Spring-to-Spring trail routes. It is a paved, off-road trail. We will first do the 2 mile loop trail to be sure everyone is on board with equipment and conditioning. We run 8-10 miles per hour (D-C Class- no one left behind!) Then we will head for Blue Springs for about 2.8 miles. Expect a few very moderate hills. (Florida ain’t ALL flat.) A little rest and back to Beresford Park. A total of about 8-10 miles depending on the group. Helmets and water required. Adults only. Meet at Roger’s Jeep. There are restrooms and water at Beresford Park. May see a variety of wildlife along the way. Heavy rain or lightning cancels. Email me for a reservation at; Roger@RogerFulton.com


Sunday, December 13, 2015

Casual Bike Ride, Wed, Dec 16th, 3-5:30 pm, Green Springs to Osteen and Return

  • We have done the ride from Green Springs to 415, a distance of 5.7 miles. It's flat and straight. But we have been advised that it now goes over 415 and on into Osteen for another 2.5 miles or so. So let's do it all, down and back.
    It's one of the shortest days of the year and we should be back before dark, but bring a light, just in case. It is a down and back paved trail and any style of bike is good. Helmets required as always. Bring water. No one left behind! A total of 16.4 miles if you go all the way. If not, you can turn back at your leisure.
  • Email or call for a reservation. (Required due to limited space). Email: Roger@RogerFulton.com or 386-956-6089 afternoons or evenings.
Address: Green Springs Park, 994 Enterprise Osteen Road, Enterprise, Florida


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Sunday, Dec 13, 5 Mile Hike, 2 -5 pm, Clark Bay Conservation Area, Deland, FL


  • I have hiked this in the past and written it up. But this will be my first 'exploration' of it this year. It's flat, but uneven ground. We'll see what we find overall. Good boots, long pants and shirts and bug spray recommended. No open toed shoes. Bring water.
    We should have plenty of daylight unless something happens. So bring a light, just in case.
    Adults only, no dogs. Contact me for a reservation via email at: Roger@RogerFulton.com
    Other directions:
    From I-95 take Exit 261 and travel west on Rte. 92 toward DeLand for approximately 13.5 miles and turn right onto Kepler Road. Follow it .4 miles and turn right onto Old DeLand Road. Follow it for about 1.0 miles and turn left into the Clark Bay Conservation Area parking lot. (Yes, you will be backtracking a bit, but these are the easiest directions.)
    GPS reading:  Parking area:  N 29° 04.545’,  W 081° 14.980’

Monday, December 7, 2015

Book Signing - December 12, 10-2pm, Debary Hall in Debary, FL

Meet the authors at DeBary Hall
Event Date(s)
Begins: December 12, 2015 10:30 am
Ends: December 12, 2015 2:00 pm
DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., will host a free “Meet the authors” event from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Five Central Florida authors will discuss, sign and sell their works in the site’s 19th century hunting lodge.
I will be there as well as 4 other local authors. For more details on who the authors will be go to: www.debaryhall.com



Sunday, December 6, 2015

Flexible Bike Ride - Wed, Dec., 9 at 3 pm, Debary, FL

·         This is a part of the Spring-to-Spring trail system. All paved, wide and flat. We will start at the parking area on Dirksen Drive and Routes 17/92 in Debary, just down from the entrance to Gemini Springs Park - Not IN the park! From there we travel 2.7 miles to Lake Monroe and then back 2.7 miles. Depending on the group we may head for Green Springs Park after that. It's about 5 miles one way and then back to Dirksen. Max distance for the day might be 15.6 miles. Join us for part or all. Helmets required. Headlamps or head and tail lights recommended - just in case. And, of course, water is recommended. No one left behind! For a reservation contact me via email at: Roger@RogerFulton.com




Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Casual Bike Ride - Saturday, December 5, 2015, 3-5 pm

Casual Bike Ride – Saturday, December 5, 2015, 3-5 pm

Join us for an 8-10 mile casual ride at Lake Beresford Park starting in Deland, Florida and heading toward Blue Springs on one of the Spring-to-Spring trail routes. It is a paved, off-road trail with no cross roads. We will first do the 2 mile loop trail to be sure everyone is on board with equipment and conditioning. We run 8-10 miles per hour (D-C Class- no one left behind!) Then we will head for Blue Springs for about 2.8 miles. Expect a few very moderate hills. (Florida ain’t ALL flat.) A little rest and back to Beresford Park. A total of about 8-10 miles depending on the group. Helmets and water required. Adults only. Meet at Roger’s Jeep. There are restrooms and water at Beresford Park. May see a variety of wildlife along the way. Free but reservations are required.




Questions or to contact me for a reservation: www.RogerFulton.com or Roger@RogerFulton.com