Join a SOAR (Senior Outdoor Active Recreation) trip to McIntosh Preserve!
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.
Things to know
- This event is free
- Participants should meet at the recreation center entrance
- Weather related cancellations possible
- Participants must be 50 and older
- Maximum of 12 participants
Things to bring
- Appropriate hiking attire and footwear
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Filled water bottle
Contact
For any questions contact Ron Housenick (813) 410-4089.