Wow, it is almost 2011. It seems like the year has flown by. It is time for my annual year in review of TheDeeZone highlights for the year. January So Long and Good Luck, Timmy Originally posted 9 January 2010. Last Friday’s Sugar bowl marked the end of an era for Gator Nation. It was … Continue reading 2010 in Review
My World Tuesday: Hiking at Morningside Nature Center Part 1
The Morningside Nature Center is operated by the city of Gainesville and features several miles of hiking trails. Be sure to visit the That’s My World! blog.
My World Tuesday: Morningside Living History Farm
The Morningside Living History Farm at Nature Center brings Florida cracker family living in the mid to late 1800s to life again. On Living History days (Saturdays, September to May) farm visitors can observe daily life in 1870 as costumed staff interpret bygone days through chores and activities. April 24th is the annual Farm and … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Morningside Living History Farm
My World Tuesday: Lake Wauburg
We have started hiking and exploring local parks. A few weeks ago we went to Lake Wauburg. Lake Wauburg is a recreational facility for University of Florida students as staff. Be sure to visit the That’s My World! blog.
My World Tuesday: Cofrin Nature Park
We recently discovered that the city of Gainesville operates 20+ nature parks throughout the city. Due to the increasing fees for state parks we have decided to check out the city nature parks. These parks are still free and serve as refuge from city life. Cofrin Nature Park is a former horse farm that has … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Cofrin Nature Park
My World Tuesday: Butterfly Rainforest
One my favorite things in Gainesville, FL is the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. These pictures were taken on a visit in December. In the winter it is too cold for the butterflies to move. During the butterfly release they are placed on the tree. Be sure to visit the That’s … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Butterfly Rainforest
My World Tuesday: My World of Contrast
The Big Guy and I are from Texas but currently live in Florida. Today I thought I would show the contrast between my two worlds. The world where I grew up is quite different from where I live now. I now live in a world where things are green year round. Trees are very tall … Continue reading My World Tuesday: My World of Contrast
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