Alachua Conservation Trust to Celebrate Second Annual Pride at Prairie Creek on October 16

October 12, 2022

Gainesville, Florida – Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) will host the second annual Pride at Prairie Creek event at Prairie Creek Lodge on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pride at Prairie Creek will be an outdoor celebration of the LGBTQ+ community for family, friends, and allies to come together and enjoy a day at Prairie Creek Preserve. Attendees can join ACT on a guided hike, watch live wildlife demonstrations, learn about the conservation and queer inclusivity work being done in their community by local organizations, and shop local vendors. There will also be a drawing of a chance to win a Pride basket with prizes from REI, Blue Highway Pizzeria, East End Eatery, ACT, and Conservation Burial Inc. with the proceeds going to the Pride Center of North Central Florida. Additionally, those interested in early bird banding with Alachua Audubon at 8:30 a.m. may RSVP with ACT by emailing info@alachuaconservationtrust.org.

The event will feature live music from Clay Dixon and the Picadillies and Patchwork, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on while enjoying the musical performances. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from EIM Thai, Feliz Flavors, First Magnitude Brewing Company, and Opus Coffee. Pride at Prairie Creek sponsors include HR Bartender, Michele DuBois, First Magnitude Brewing Company, REI, London Darling, and Five Element Acupuncture. Pride at Prairie Creek is free and open to the public. 

“We are so excited to be holding this event again this year! ACT wants our spaces to not only be safe places for the community but also places that celebrate diversity” Ema Olmos, Conservation Events Coordinator for ACT.

Prairie Creek Lodge is located at 7204 Southeast County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641. 

Press are invited to attend this event. Members of the press, please contact ACT at Info@AlachuaConservationTrust.org or (352) 373-1078 if you plan to attend.