Join a SOAR (Senior Outdoor Active Recreation) trip to McIntosh Preserve!

CANCELLED
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 1:00 PM UTC
Gardenville Park & Recreation Center
In-Person
This event is cancelled due to Hurricane Milton.

Participants will join our Nature Specialist on a tour McIntosh Preserve located in the heart of Plant City FL. Established in 2021, 2.2 miles of trail, a 30 foot observation tower, parking, and educational signage were added to approximately 50 upland acres on the property.

The Preserve is home to various vegetative communities, with both wetlands and uplands present, with cypress, mixed wet hardwoods, pine, magnolia, and hardwood conifers along with pickerelweed, saw palmetto, ferns, primrose, wax myrtle and more.

Many different wildlife are also on the property. Come enjoy this beautiful site, walk the trail and explore the outdoors.

Free transportation from and to the recreation center will be provided. Spots are limited.

Learn more about SOAR

Things to know

  • Registration is required and spots are limited
  • This event is free
  • Participants should meet at the recreation center entrance
  • Participants must be 50 and older
  • Maximum of 12 participants
  • Weather-related cancellations possible (no rain checks provided)

Things to bring

  • Appropriate hiking attire and footwear
  • Bug spray
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water in refillable container

Contact

If you have any questions, please email Ron Housenick or call (813) 410-4089.

Article Image Caption: An egret at a nature preserve
Last Modified: 2/24/2026, 2:13:55 PM