Dear Friends:

Please join us on

THE PRAIRIE BY BICYCLE

AN INTERPRETIVE RIDE ON THE GAINESVILLE-HAWTHORNE TRAIL

Saturday 8 May 2010

There have been several request for a repeat of this ride, but the busy schedule has been getting in the way.  Now we see a free Saturday in May, so let's go for a ride on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail.

See native wildlife, rare vistas of the sweeping grandeur of Paynes
Prairie, and learn about our fascinating Indian and European history as you
pedal your way leisurely along a beautiful, smoothly paved trail.  Hear why
the Prairie is sometimes a lake, and sometimes is completely dry, and why
it is so important to our way of life in North Florida.  Learn about the
huge animals which roamed this plain when Man first arrived here.  See
native wildflowers and plants.

Details:  An easy 12 miles with frequent stops to explore our natural and
cultural history.  The ride starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday 23 January from
the South entrance (by the old white pumphouse)in Boulware Springs City
Park on SE 15th Street in Gainesville.  Look for the "Prairie Bike Ride"
sign, and the yellow Ford pickup.  The Ride will finish about Noon, and we
usually go somewhere for lunch.

Requirements:  A serviceable bicycle with aired-up tires.  Helmets are
very strongly recommended.

Suggestions:  Clothing appropriate to the weather, sunscreen, water, snack
food, whatever you want to carry.

Suitability:  An easy ride suitable for families and beginners.  We leave
no one behind.

Reservations are required:  To reserve your place (and get answers to your questions)
call George Edwards at 352.333.3184, or gedwards@xxxxxxxxxxxxx  There is a
suggested $5 donation to the Friends of Paynes Prairie, Inc., collected at
the start.
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