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Martin Corbin, Bok Tower Gardens Marketing Manager holds a fossilized bone from the gravel that creates the path for the

Preserve Trail. "The gravel for the entire trail was donated by the Mosaic Corporation," said Corbin. According to Corbin, there are 40,000 plants that have been planted for the Preserve Trail project.

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David Price President of the Bok Tower Gardens begins the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the official opening of the "Preserve Trail" with a brief explanation of the project. "This land is a former citrus grove that is being restored to a Longleaf Pine forest," said Price. Along with native trees, grasses, and other plantings this project will attract wildlife from adjacent natural areas by providing food and shelter.

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Assisting with the ribbon cutting ceremony is Betty Wojik representing the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce as well as the Lake Wales Commisioners, David Price, President of the Bok Tower Gardens and Rosalind Smith, Admistrative Superintendent of Polk County Parks and Recreation.

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Albert and Gunn Honican of the Ridge Rangers helped to

plant some of the growth for the Preserve Trail project they also enjoyed a complimentary trail mix at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Greg Kramer, Director of Horticulture at the Bok Tower Gardens led guests through the new Preserve Trail after the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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A Bok bouquet.