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Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board generally meets on the third Thursday of every other month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Parks and Recreation Board page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Master Gardener Workshop – First Thursday Series
The Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Free Community Gardening Workshop Hosted by: Polk County Master Gardener's Speaker Bureau The first Thursday of every month @ 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy Florida Friendly gardening workshops, sponsored by Florida Master Gardeners and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Workshops are Free! No registration necessary. October 4, 2018 - "Lakefront Plants & Water Quality" by Polk County Natural Resources & Conservation Agent, Shannon Carnevale. Living in Florida guarantees that you…
Find out more »Nature Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve is Back!
Celebrating Preservation at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve SUNDAY, October 7, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M. This free tour is led by Steve Franklin, interpretive guide. It includes such topics as: the cultural and natural history of this area, environmental concerns, and entertaining poetry. To sign up for the walk please contact the Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or [email protected]
Find out more »Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearings are held on the third Thursday of every month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Special Magistrate page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Forest Magic Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Presents: Forest Magic A free organized retreat away from the stresses of daily living Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 2:00pm Join our guide, Steve Franklin, for a tranquil stroll along one of the trails in our Preserve. There, you will visit shaded coves where the group can pause to participate in stress reducing mental exercises and enjoy the calming effects of nature poems. The program allows participants an opportunity to consciously immerse themselves in the…
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