Grassy Waters Preserve 02/13/2010

We visited Grassy Waters Preserve this AM. It was a gorgeous day in paradise with a temperature of 56 with a light wind. We saw two Butterfly Orchids that appear to be doing well in the extended cold weather that we have been experiencing. We also saw a 5 foot Alligator sunning himself in the shallow, grassy waters. It was a great adventure!

Great White Egret

Butterfly Orchid

Dead Painted Turtle

Great White Egret

Butterfly Orchid

American Alligator

Grassey Waters Preserve & Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park 11/26/2009

While David and Liz were watching the Macy's Thanksgivings Day festivities, Scott and I schlepped through Grassy Waters and Apoxee Park. It was a beautiful day that was in the low 70's, with a slight overcast, and with a mild breeze. Everything was green from the needed rains that we received yesterday. Being that we did not arrive at the parks until after 10 AM, we did not see many critters. It was a peaceful outing and I really enjoyed the quietness that allowed me to enjoy the simple sounds of the breeze singing the trees.

Grassy waters Preserve 04/26/2009

It was another windy, but beautiful day in South Florida. It was fun to ride the bikes through the narrow, rocky, rooty, and over grown paths. We got a bit scratched up from the overgrowth; however, it part of the adventure. This is such a beautiful and quiet place!