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Butterflies from Beverly Bowen

Butterflies from Beverly Bowen

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Anartia jatrophae – White PeacockFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: True BrushfootsWing span: 2 – 2 3/4 inchesLarval plants: – Water hyssop (Bacopa), Fogfruit, RuelliaEggs are pale yellow, laid on various host plants including ruellia and water hyssop. Caterpillars are black and spiny, with silver spots. Chrysalis green, darkening with age.Flight: Throughout the year. We sometimes take them for granted but most […]

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"Sightings with Sam" Videos

“Sightings with Sam” Videos

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County Parks approved our proposal to produce periodic 2-3 minute videos of Sam Wright on the OJT park grounds and make them available online to the public. The “Sightings with Sam” educational videos will focus on native plants and trees, habitat restoration work in the woods, activity in the ponds, wildlife activity, and changes in the

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Giving Challenge Final Report

Giving Challenge Final Report

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We received the final report of donations during the April 28 – 29 Giving Challenge fundraising event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The Patterson Foundation matched all donations from $25 to $100. Twenty-two people donated $3,764.96 to help fund our projects, programs, and events. People that donated $75 or more will receive

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Park News From Sam Wright

Park News From Sam Wright

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Many people may not realize the benefit that dead trees (snags) have for native wildlife. Besides providing a food source for insects that are attracted to the decaying wood, snags also provide nesting areas for birds. Many birds such as woodpeckers will excavate cavity holes within dead trees to build a nest. At Osprey Junction

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Volunteers Back to Work at OJT

Volunteers Back to Work at OJT

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Megan Eidel, Trails Management, has announced that volunteers will be able to work at OJT every Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 11:30 am starting July 1. Up to 5 volunteers will be allowed to work each Wednesday. Volunteers, including Master Gardeners, must email Megan to sign up for work meidel@scgov.net Other work guidelines are available at ojtfriends.com. Click on –

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Volunteer Wall of Fame

Volunteer Wall of Fame

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Leadership Team Member Steve Katzman constructed a “Volunteer Wall of Fame” display board and installed it in the Visitor Center. The display board will recognize OJT volunteers that achieve seven designated levels of volunteer service starting at over 25 hours going up to over 500 hours. At this time, we have 21 volunteers eligible to

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FOJT Revises 2020 Goals

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Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources continues to have all volunteer operations suspended at Osprey Junction Trailhead Park. Therefore, we revised our 2020 goals so the majority of them can be worked on by volunteers at home. Fourteen volunteers are currently working on the following goals Develop a Plan for Gardening Activities & Learning

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