The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Chamber Business Expo, set to take place on September 30th at the Inverness Depot Pavilion from 9am to 1pm. This annual event, designed to bring the community together, celebrates the vibrant local businesses and services available… Read More
We’re looking for the most Cooter-iffic King & Queen to help Emcee our Cooter Music Festival on October 7th and 8th. The Cooter King & Queen Pageant will take place on October 1st at 3 pm at the Valerie Theater. Bring your talent, your style, and your wit — and… Read More
Get ready to experience a tantalizing blend of nostalgia and comedy that’s sure to tickle your funny bone and leave you howling for more as Lewis & Young brings you bring you not one, not two, but three frightfully funny “Old Time Radio Shows” live (or perhaps, undead) on stage. Read More
Join the second annual Multicultural Parade & Festival in downtown Brooksville, done in partnership with Hernando Hispanic Heritage! The fun begins at 11 AM with the parade and the festival starts directly after. Live music, foods of the world, and the new series of Mobile Murals will all… Read More
Two days. Five Bands. ABSOLUTELY FREE. What better way to kick off Cootertober? Join the Twistid Arts Initiative and the City of Inverness, Florida Government on October 7th and 8th for two evenings of music in our beautiful… Read More
Join us for a day of family-friendly carnival fun! Featuring strolling acrobats, free face painting, food trucks, a pumpkin design competition, and tons of carnival games provided by local Citrus County businesses, this event embodies Inverness’s motto of “Small Town Done Right.” Date: October 8th – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More
Back by popular demand, the Comedy Magic and Illusions Show is making a triumphant return to the Valerie Theatre for a special Cootertober edition. Professional magician Cesar Domico will leave you awestruck with objects appearing and disappearing before your very eyes. Prepare to be dazzled as Cesar weaves comedy, illusions,… Read More
Get ready to rock as Cootertober presents Zoso live at Liberty Park on October 14th! Since the mid 1990’s, Zoso has performed over 4,500 shows recreating the sound and feel of a live Led Zeppelin concert. Rolling Stone Magazine has called Zoso the… Read More
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Explore a hidden gem with Adventure Coast Group’s Outings Leader Eugene Kelly for a group outing to the Janet Butterfield Wilderness and Environmental Area (WEA) on Wednesday, October 25th. This beautiful upland habitat is typically only accessible to wildlife management personnel so this is a rare opportunity!
Gene will introduce you to the mosaic of uplands species that call the preserve home and the conservation strategies that support them. Some areas have been burned which means we will get to see growth that is not always visible! The Janet Butterfield Brooks WEA encompasses approximately 319 acres in Hernando County and has some of the area’s last tracts of older growth longleaf pine sandhill forests and hardwood hammocks. The vast mix of mesic hammock, upland hardwood forest and bottomland forest found here provides important wildlife habitat for species including gopher tortoises and southeastern American kestrels.
Moderate in length and difficulty, the hike covers just under 2 miles of mostly sandy and uneven terrain so make sure to bring water and snacks. Reservations required with a limit of 20 participants.
As there is no designated parking area at Janet Butterfield we will carpool from the Chinsegut Conservation Center located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, Fl 34601. If you want to carpool please be ready to leave at 8:30 am. Restrooms and water fountains are at the center but not at Janet Butterfield WEA.
The Janet Butterfield WEA is located across the street from 15478 Bailey Hill Road in Brooksville FL 34614 at 28°35’45.6″N 82°28’04.2″W / 28.595990 -82.467837 0.3 miles west of Citrus Way.
For more info or to RSVP please contact Eugene Kelly, Adventure Coast Group Outings Chair, at 407 709-7042 or email gmkelly@tampabay.rr.com.
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