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RX BURN (Gates closed!)

– IMPORTANT NOTICE –
Heartwood Preserve will be closed to all visitors
all day WEDNESDAY JUNE 1st
and until noon THURSDAY JUNE 2nd, 2022
for a Prescribed Burn.
*GATES CLOSED*
Our longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem depends on the regular occurrence of fire. We are planning a Prescribed Burn WEDNESDAY 6/1. During the Burn, we will be closed to all visitors. No one except staff and crew is permitted to enter. This is for the safety of all. We will re-open by noon on THURSDAY. All activities will take the utmost care to not disturb our burial sites. This burn in particular will be for the PAW-PAW, BLAZING STAR & PALMETTO Areas.
Planning for our Prescribed Burn depends on weather conditions and other factors. We usually don’t know until the day before if we will burn, so your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated. Weather also changes and can cause us to postpone last minute. If we don’t burn Wednesday due to weather, we will try again asap. Please check our Facebook page or give us a call to get the most up-to-date information on our closings. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Prescribed Fire (also called “Control Burn”) at Heartwood Preserve is authorized and assisted by the Florida Forestry Service (FFS) and managed by our own FFS certified prescribed burn manager and experienced burn crew. Pasco Fire Department is notified once we receive our FFS authorization on the day of the burn, and signs are posted along Starkey Boulevard to notify the public passing by.
Things to Know About Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire serves several ecological purposes.
  • Reduces the amount of “fuel” (branches, twigs, leaves) that can make fires burn too intensely
  • Converts organic matter into nutrients and minerals to be absorbed by the living plants
  • Stimulates new growth following the burn, providing food for wildlife
  • Maintains an open understory, exposing the soil to allow seeds to germinate, spurring new trees, shrubs and wildflowers.

Following our burn, we have planned 2 special tours of the burn area, (Private Tour for Heartwood Families 7/8/22 & Community Rx Burn Educational Tour 7/9/22) so you can see for yourself the amazing and transformative effects of nature’s most incredible of tools: fire.

If you want more information or have any questions, please call or email us. You can also check out our website to learn more about the importance of fire on this unique landscape. https://heartwoodpreserve.com/nature-preserve/
Thank you,
Laura Starkey
Posted: 5/31/2022

 

Office Closed: Memorial Day, Monday, May 30

*Reminder– our office will be closed Memorial Day: Monday, May 30

 

Gates open regular, posted times.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you need to get into contact with us, please leave us a voicemail at 727-376-5111 and
we will return your call as soon as our office reopens on Tuesday 5/31.
If you experience an emergency at anytime during this period, please text Diana 727-255-1899.
Thank you for your understanding and have a nice long weekend.

 

Crystal Bowl Meditation

Join Heartwood’s Staff along with your Host RENEE for Crystal Bowl Meditation on Sunday May 15th.
4 PM – 5 PM
Crystal singing bowls are used for sound healing. Studies have shown that sound has a direct impact on the mental processes, muscles, nervous system, heartbeat, pulse, digestive system and circulatory system.
Renee has 30+ years experience in health & wellness. She conducts various individual and group sound healing sessions throughout the Tampa Bay area. Renee combines multiple healing modalities to create a customized experience for her clients. Her areas of specialty as a holistic practitioner include:
– Certified Sound Healing Practitioner
– Reiki Master
– CranioSacral Therapy
– Certified Health Coach
** Please bring a Yoga mat, towel, or a blanket for laying down.
This is a free group session, love donation only.
*No pets please. Only on-duty Certified Service Dogs are allowed. Even the very nicest of pets can be a disruption to others.
Call Heartwood with any questions:
727-376-5111
Heartwood Preserve’s Welcome Center
4100 Starkey Blvd
TRINITY FL 34655
KINDLY RSVP BEFORE EVENT

Office Closed, Gates Open

Welcome Center Office Closed on Monday July 5th 2021. 

Gates open normal posted hours.

Have a SAFE, relaxing, peaceful Holiday weekend.

Thank You!

 

– IMPORTANT NOTICE –

– IMPORTANT NOTICE –

Heartwood Preserve will be closed to all visitors

all day Wednesday June 17

and until noon Thursday June 18, 2020

for a Prescribed Burn.

Our longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem depends on the regular occurrence of fire.
We are planning a Prescribed Burn TOMORROW. 
During the Burn, we will be closed to all visitors. 
No one except staff and crew is permitted to enter.
 This is for the safety of all. 
We will re-open by noon on Thursday.
All activities will take the utmost care to not disturb our burial sites.
This burn in particular will be for the Beautyberry & Wiregrass Natural Areas as well as areas to the south.
Planning for our Prescribed Burn depends on weather conditions and other factors. We usually don’t know until the day before if we will burn, so your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated. Weather also changes and can cause us to postpone last minute.
If we don’t burn Wednesday due to weather, we will try again on Thursday.
If the week’s weather doesn’t cooperate, we will try again another week. Please check our Facebook page or give us a call to get the most up-to-date information on our closings. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Prescribed Fire (also called “Control Burn”) at Heartwood Preserve is authorized and assisted by the Florida Forestry Service (FFS) and managed by our own FFS certified prescribed burn manager and experienced burn crew. Pasco Fire Department is notified once we receive our FFS authorization on the day of the burn, and signs are posted along Starkey Boulevard to notify the public passing by.
Things to Know About Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire serves several ecological purposes.
  • Reduces the amount of “fuel” (branches, twigs, leaves) that can make fires burn too intensely
  • Converts organic matter into nutrients and minerals to be absorbed by the living plants
  • Stimulates new growth following the burn, providing food for wildlife
  • Maintains an open understory, exposing the soil to allow seeds to germinate, spurring new trees, shrubs and wildflowers.
Following our burn, we will plan a special tour of the burn areas, so you can see for yourself the amazing and transformative effects of nature’s most incredible of tools: fire.
If you want more information or have any questions, please call or email us. You can also check out our website to learn more about the importance of fire on this unique landscape. https://heartwoodpreserve.com/nature-preserve/
Thank you,
Laura Starkey
Posted: 6/16/20

Welcome Center Closed … For Now

Dear Heartwood Friends & Families,
Our Welcome Center will be closed until further notice, due to COVID-19. However, Preserve gates will remain open posted hours.
You can reach us by phone during business hours: (727) 376-5111
If no one answers, we will respond to your messages ASAP.
If there has been a death or you are caring for someone that is imminent, please call or text Diana directly (727) 255-1899.
Be safe and at peace during this uncertain time. Come for a walk on our trails. It will do you good!
For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)  and what you can do to keep healthy and safe, visit the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov or your local health department’s website.

You can’t close Mother Nature

Sincerely,
Laura & Diana
Heartwood Preserve
3/20/2020
questions?
email:

Welcome Center Closed – Holiday

Our Welcome Center will closed in observance of Veterans Day.

We will re-open on Thursday, November 12th.

Gates will be open normal, posted hours.

 

Welcome Center Closure – Holiday

Our Welcome Center will closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

We will re-open on Monday, December 28th.

 

Gates will be open normal, posted hours.

For immediate assistance, please contact Diana (727) 255-1899