Torreya State Park - State Geologic Site Designation (2/21/22)

CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT: Sarah Erb, Sarah.Erb@FloridaDEP.gov Celebrate Torreya State Park's Designation as a State Geological Site ~State geologist will lead two-hour hike after the ceremony~ Explore the unique geology of the Torreya bluffs. Join Florida Geological Survey staff at Torreya State Park to celebrate its designation as a state geological site. Florida State Geologist Harley Means will lead a two-hour hike through Torreya while interpreting the unique geology of the park.  WHAT:      Designation Ceremony and Guided Hike WHEN:      Monday, Feb. 21, 2022                   Ceremony: 9:50 a.m. EST                   Hike: 10:45 a.m. EST WHERE:   Torreya State Park (meet behind the Gregory House)                   2576 N.W. Torreya Park Road                    Bristol, FL 32321 HOW:       Register online here.  Parking for the ceremony is available near the Gregory House. See the park map for details. After the ceremony, hikers should park by the entrance gates. The hike down to Rock Bluff will begin at the nearby trail access point.  Water, sun protection, walking sticks, and shoes with ankle support are recommended.

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