Adventure Awaits - Help Protect the State Threatened Cactus

Adventure Awaits - Help Protect the State Threatened Cactus

Hypoluxo Scrub Natural AreaLantana, FL
Overview

FREE EVENT - Our opuntia stricta is a state threatened species. We can use your help protecting this beautiful Florida native species.

REGISTRATION OPENS 6/24 @ 10AM

Our state-threatened prickly pear cactus (Opuntia stricta), a beautiful Florida native species, is being overtaken by the invasive Zoysia grass. Volunteers are needed to help remove the grass by hand — the only effective way to protect these rare cacti and restore their habitat. Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

**Please bring water, appropriate clothing (hat, hiking shoes/boots, long-sleeved shirts and pants for bugs) and bug spray.

We will meet in the parking lot. The address is 150 Hypoluxo Rd, Lantana, FL 33462.

Restrooms are not available at this site.

No pets and children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Location

Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

150 Hypoluxo Road

Lantana, FL 33462

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