Coming up on Saturday, April 11, Friends of Split Oak Forest will be celebrating all things Gopher Tortoise! We will do some event planning, discuss activities, gather volunteers and talk about Gopher Tortoise issues in general. All are welcome. Bring your lunch, a blanket and your creativity! We'll be gathering at the sign at the […]
We will be set up from near the main entrance of Split Oak Forest with tents and refreshments. There will be kids activities, talks, and hikes on the hour to a different gopher tortoise burrow each time. We will even have Sheldon a captive, un-releasable rescued gopher tortoise onsite courtesy of Swamp Girl Adventures! Stop […]
Gopher Tortoise Day is our main annual outreach event to show our appreciation for the keystone species that helped fund the public purchase of Split Oak. Activities: Observe Gopher Tortoise Burrows and Learn about GT Habitat and this important Keystone Species Guided Hike at 8 AM and 11 AM Self Guided Hikes All Day See […]
*Register Here* Dave Wegman will host a hike through Split Oak Forest with elected officials, Friends of Split Oak Forest, Volunteers, and environmental enthusiasts across the region to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day!
Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with Friends of Split Oak Forest!Join the Friends of Split Oak Forest for our Gopher Tortoise Day Festival, a celebration of the proclamation recognizing April 10th as an official day to honor the gopher tortoise, a threatened keystone species vital to Florida's ecosystem. Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - […]