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First mined in the early
1900’s, Boggy Bottom Event Ranch’s 200-acres was primarily used for the
processing of phosphate. Much of the land has been left to develop
on its own for about 75 years and now encompasses a variety of plants
and animals of both upland and wetland ecosystems. With God’s help,
the land has matured into a beautiful lush rainforest area similar
to Florida 10 million years ago.
Discover through a tram tour
or walking tour and a hands-on class showing the amazing ability
of nature to reclaim land left alone and learn about the competition
among plants and animals to gain a foothold on this beautiful land.
Educational programming has been developed by the Science Safari
Educational Company.
Sunshine State Standards:
3rd – 5th grades
• The nature of matter
• Processes that shape the Earth
• How living things interact with their environment
• The nature of science
Sunshine State Standards:
6th – 8th grades
• The nature of matter
• Processes that shape the Earth
• How living things interact with their environment
• The nature of science
Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Event Ranch Overview
Size of property:
• Approximately 200 acres of land
Amenities:
• Restrooms
• Covered and cooled picnic pavilions
• Hiking and tram trails
• A BBQ lunch is available
Educational tour:
• Approximately 45 minutes covering
about 100 acres of reclaimed
land left undisturbed for over 75 years. Land includes arid upland
and lower marsh communities.
• A variety of flora and fauna can be found, both indigenous and
invasive.
• Fauna include possums, raccoons, alligator, foxes, deer, turkeys,
bobcat, snakes, turtles, and a variety of birds and insects (many
large swallowtails and the zebra longwing, our Florida state
butterfly). The trees are dotted with indications of woodpecker
feeding and nesting sites.
• Flora include many cabbage palms (Florida state tree), oaks,
hickory, beauty berry, and lantana.
Educational program:
• Programs are designed with special attention to the Sunshine State
Standards and are grade-level specific.
• Programs following tour are always hands-on and formatted to
promote an interest in science.
• Educational materials and classes have been developed by the
Science Safari Educational Company.
Please contact us at 813.985.6963 for program costs and
reservations.
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