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Independence Creek Preserve to be open July 12
Special to the Avalanche
SHEFFIELD — The Nature Conservancy of Texas will hold an “Open Preserve Day” at Independence Creek Preserve from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The event is free and open to the public, although advance registration is required by July 10.
Independence Creek Preserve is 22 miles south of Sheffield on Highway 349.
Visitors may participate in swimming, self-guided hiking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, birding and other activities. Visitors should bring their food and drinks for the day and should take their trash home. Visitors also should bring towels and swimwear, fishing gear (no live bait, only artificial lures), binoculars, sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water to drink. Restrooms are available at the pavilion within the preserve’s headquarters. Children must be supervised by their parents or other adults.
Attendees should keep in mind that the Independence Creek Preserve is a wildlife sanctuary and that snakes, skunks and other wild animals may be present. Native American or other historic artifacts may be examined and appreciated but may not be removed.
To register and get directions, call Kurt Hanna at 432-345-6773 or e-mail at khanna@tnc.org
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