Nature
The Disney Wilderness Preserve
The preserve was established in 1992 through the cooperative actions of The Walt Disney Company, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, The Nature Conservancy and several public agencies. Unfortunately, due to the dry season and prescribed burning, all there really is to see is low-growing palms, pine trees, and a few grasses. The reptile and mammal wildlife is sparse. The majority of the hiking trails is not covered by canopy, so bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
Modern civilization is encroaching around all the borders of the preserve. There's a Walmart Supercenter a block from the entrance of the preserve. If you're a city person looking for a peaceful walk, this is a good place to find it. If you're looking for animals and ecological variety, it looks like it gets burned away every 2-3 years.
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Last updated: Mon, 05/22/2006 - 1:24am
Wildflowers
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Last updated: Fri, 03/10/2006 - 11:27pm
