Space Coast Birding festival coming to Lake Apopka

From the St. John's River Water Management District

Known for their enticing wildlife habitats, two of the St. Johns River Water Management District’s properties are being featured during the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival.

WHAT: Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

WHEN: Jan. 25th–30th

WHERE: Multiple locations

Participants can register for a guided tour of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park set to take place Jan. 29. The area covers 9,387 acres of flatwoods and open prairies that straddle the Econlockhatchee River in east Orange County. On Jan. 26–28 participants can take guided tours of Lake Apopka North Shore, which has become one of the premier locations to observe birds in the southeastern United States.

Preregistration is required.

To learn more about the festival, including registering for events visit www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org.

About the St. Johns River Water Management District

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville and Palm Bay.