Archbold Biological Station- Guided Tour

This was a wonderful opportunity to learn about this non profit and their activities in environmental research and conservation in central Florida.  This is a fascinating location with many species seen only in Highland County.  A chance to see Florida as it used to be before development.

As Part Of the annual GO Florida winter gathering in Florida we are excited to announce a special new opportunity few folks have and will have the opportunity to experience. We will explore Archibold Biological Center Nature Trail and learning center with  the Staff Educational Coordinator. We will have the opportunity interact with the flora and fauna of this diverse and special ecosytem while we hike through one of Americas rarest and most endangered habitats- The Florida Srcub. We will learn about Archibolds history of research, conservation and education. We will learn about the plants and animals of the scrub, the role of fire, and some of the history of Lake Wales Ridge. We may get a chance to see Floridas only endemic bird species, Federally threatened Florida Scrub Jay. There are may other speciecs to be observed such as the protcted Gopher tortoises, sand skinks the Black Indigo snake and floridas sand cockroaches, which "swim" in the sand underground. 

The cost will be $50.00 for the entire group we will divide up the cost according to how many particates are present at time of tour.

Check out more of the awesome adventure we will be on at http://www.archbold-station.org/# or Facebook - Archbold Biological Station@ArchboldBiologicalStation

This year Archibold Station is Celebrating 75 years..... 

The Archbold Biological Station (ABS) is a research institute with a surrounding 5,192.63-acre (21 km2) estate near Lake Placid, Florida, USA. It includes an extensive area of Florida scrub, a scientifically interesting and highly threatened ecosystem. It was established in 1941 by Richard Archbold when his sponsorship of zoological research in New Guinea was curtailed by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific region. The Station supports 19 federally listed threatened species, including the Sand Skink (Neoseps reynoldsi) and 13 endemic plant species. It is a venue for field research and education.