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The Native Plant Hike, presented by Florida Native Plant Society– Pine Lily Chapter, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. at the Osceola District Schools Environmental Center.
Now that the weather is getting a little cooler, why not take a hike? Native Plant Hike, presented by Florida Native Plant Society– Pine Lily Chapter, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. at the Osceola District Schools Environmental Center. (4300 S. Poinciana Blvd.) Hike and see native plants in a swamp setting.
To register for this free event, go to www.fnps-pinelily.eventbrite.com. The Environmental Center Swamp site is a 19-acre segment of the Reedy Creek Swamp Eco-System. Reedy Creek is a slow-moving creek which drains into Lake Russell and through the chain of lakes, into the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee and eventually to the Everglades.
Major tree species include bald and pond cypress, gum, hickory and ash. Orchids, mosses, epiphytes and ferns are easily observed from the 1,800-foot elevated boardwalk.
The Center is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12-5 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks to help you work efficiently on your computer at a beginners class on Thursday, Sept. 78 from 10-11 a.m. at the Poinciana Library. Laptops will be provided. Then, at 11:30, Homeschool Bookworms, led by Ms. Liz takes place. Meet new friends at the Library and go on an adventure while exploring a different book each month. Ms. Liz will work with one group of homeschoolers weekly while the other groups work independently or with a parent or guardian. This group is for homeschool children ages 6-12. To register, go to https://osceolalibrary.libcal.com/event/10861124.
Home buying can be a very stressful experience. Take your financial future in a new direction by attending Home Buyer Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 6-7 p.m. at the Library. Presented by Centennial Bank. The goal is to teach the ABC’s of the home buying process.
All Library programs are free and open to all. The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisa concepcion810@yahoo.com.
