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Protect people and pets from wild animals

Protect people and pets from wild animals

Hillsborough County, Florida - With reports coming in of human-wildlife interactions in urban neighborhoods, Commissioners have called for a public awareness initiative to help the public know what to do.

Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:

Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Hillsborough nature photo contest underway

Tampa, Florida - Voting begins today for the ELAPP Calendar Photo Contest. This contest, that celebrates Hillsborough County's natural beauty, highlights Hillsborough County's ELAPP sites.

Voting runs on Hillsborough County's facebook page from July 30 - Oct. 1.  Photos will be updated weekly.

Gardeners: open up the composting can of worms!

Gardeners: open up the composting can of worms!

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Learn how to create nutrient-rich composting with your own homemade worm bins!

It is called Vermicomposting, and the Hillsborough County Extension Service, 5339 County Road. 579 in Seffner, will host a workshop on the practice on Wednesday, June 13. 

For just $30, anyone interested in utilizing worms to break down organic matter to create compost for their gardens can attend!

Want to trap gators?

Want to trap gators?

Hillsborough County, FL -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is now accepting applications for contracted nuisance-alligator trappers in Hillsborough County.

Applicants must have a clean criminal record, no fish or wildlife law violations and a valid, working email address. Also, applicants must reside in the county in which they intend to work.

Applications must be received by Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.

R & R Ranch offers summer camps for June

R & R Ranch offers summer camps for June

Lithia, FL -- R & R Ranch is offering horseback riding camps for the month of June with options ranging from day camps to 4-day camps.

Beginning campers can enjoy:

  • A daily ride
  • Lots of games
  • Swimming time in above ground pool
  • Education on grooming and care of horses and farm animals
  • Bounce castle
  • Sliding on the inflatable water slide
  • Movies & games in air conditioned camp house
  • Arts & crafts