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Sherwood L. Stokes Preserve

Address:

8649 Lake Marion Creek Rd.
Haines City

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Sherwood L. Stokes is the perfect place for bird lovers! This area combines rare species preservation, protection of water and natural resources, and public recreation. There are endless opportunities to experience the extensive mosaic of plant communities, view more than 70 species of birds, and maybe even catch a glimpse of other wildlife, such as deer, turkey or feral hogs. Come enjoy the natural walkways through the forests, marshes, scrub and hammocks.

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Sherwood L. Stokes is the perfect place for bird lovers! This area combines rare species preservation, protection of water and natural resources and public recreation. There are endless opportunities to experience the extensive mosaic of plant communities, view more than 70 species of birds, and maybe even catch a glimpse of other wildlife, such as deer, turkey or feral hogs. Come enjoy the natural walkways through the forests, marshes, scrub and hammocks.

Since 1992, multiple tracts of land have been purchased by the South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Polk County and the Federal Government. The South Florida Water Management District manages the 7,000-plus-acre system. Part of the area (3,472 acres) is a Save Our Rivers property and is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as a Wildlife Management Area Type I, so hunting occurs there during the designated season. The Sherwood L. Stokes property is 225 acres and was acquired in January 2002 as an addition to the Lake Marion Creek project, in order to help protect the creek’s fresh headwaters.

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