Highlands Hammock, Van Fleet Trail Still Closed

Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring and the Gen. James A. Van Fleet Green Swamp Trail remain closed to the public, according to the latest information from state parks officials.

Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve, Colt Creek Park, Lake Kissimmee State Park and Paynes Creek Historic State Park are open.

The status of Circle B Bar Reserve was scheduled to be discussed Friday at the County Commission work session, but there’s still no word on a reopening date.

However, the Florida Native Plant Society is scheduling a meeting at the center at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 to air a film on the history of the Southeast’s longleaf pine forests.

Posted in Group Conservation Issues.