Talked with Teresa Zabik and Jeanette Mitchell from the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center (ONC). The Friends of ONC is a non-profit that provides support to Okeeheelee Nature Center, it's staff, volunteers and animal ambassadors. They put on fundraisers to enhance exhibits, trails, facilities as well as educational programs that provide an enriching experience for nature center visitors. Teresa and Jeanette are volunteers who are working on the upcoming fundraiser, 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5k Run/Walk. It's happening on Saturday March 22 with a 7:30am start. The park will open at 6:15am that day and packet pick up with be at the Micanopy Pavillion. They've added a pre-walk warm up and they have lots of fun events, and animal encounters after the race. Listeners can sign up their teams at www.Victorysportsmgt.com/gophertortoisegallop5k/ For info about becoming a member of the Freinds of ONC, Volunteer, becoming a sponsor they can call 561-233-1400.
