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Hundred Acre Hollows, Inc.

Nature preserve in Suntree / Melbourne, FL

May 25, 2017

Brazilian Pepper

Brazilian Pepper trees are highly invasive. They were brought to Florida in the 1890’s as ornamental shrubs and were called Florida Holly. According to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, “When these large shrubs or trees infest an area, they advance like armies, overwhelming everything in their paths. They disrupt the interdependence of plants and animals crucial to their survival. Only the “invader” survives. Native plants and animals disappear.” Hundred Acre Hollows began with just a chain-link fence around it. Now, it is surrounded by Brazilian Pepper trees, and there are many growing in the basins. The trees grow in clumps that look like octopus arms reaching in every direction. They have red berries which the birds like to eat, so when the birds poop, there are more pepper trees. If you cut them down, they will re-grow. The stump must be painted with herbicide immediately. We need to cut down the trees in the basins and try to cut back and manage the trees around the perimeter.

Source: http://www.tbep.org/how_you_can_help-eyes_on_the_bay:_invasive_plants_and_animals-brazilian_peppers:_beautiful_but_bad.html

Article by Anita / Plants

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit acting as caretakers to 114 acres of land in Brevard County. Our vision is to use this land to discover, study, and teach about Florida’s plants and animals to help sustain and enrich lives.

HUNDRED ACRE HOLLOWS, INC IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH52596. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

HAH will be open on the first and third Sundays of every month, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for Sunset in the Hollows. Come early to help with community service at 4:30pm.
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Dune sunflowers are still blooming after the cold Dune sunflowers are still blooming after the cold weather we had here last week! Fresh Gopher Tortoise tracts outside multiple burrows today. If you haven’t seen our educational trial signs yet you should come out January 1st when we are open from 10 am to 3 pm, to start out 2023 in nature at Hundred Acre Hollows and learn something new while doing it! 
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Happy 6th Birthday to us!!! Hundred Acre Hollows, Happy 6th Birthday to us!!! Hundred Acre Hollows, Inc was incorporated on October 26, 2016. A group of citizens formed this nonprofit to be caretakers of this beautiful county land. We will continue our mission to "Protect the Wildlife, Restore the Habitat, and Engage the Public." #beautifulflorida #wildflorida  #naturepreserves #floridawildlifeconservation
White tailed deer running and splashing this morni White tailed deer running and splashing this morning! The other was hiding behind the trees.There is still water in the basins from Hurricane Ian. #floridawildlife #naturepreserve #wildlifeconservation
Around 5:40 p.m. yesterday, a bobcat came out to e Around 5:40 p.m. yesterday, a bobcat came out to enjoy the beautiful afternoon. There was also a large buck running along the western side but not photographed.
Snowy Egrets flying around HAH this morning. Last Snowy Egrets flying around HAH this morning. Last week Hurricane Ian dumped about 10 inches of rain. Audio by Dee from Brevard Zoo education department.
Come see us today. Back to Nature open house ! #h Come see us today.
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When it rains a lot, there is water in the basins. When it rains a lot, there is water in the basins. Some Sandhill Cranes and ducks were enjoying the beautiful afternoon. #floridawildlife #naturepreserve #nature #floridabirds
Bobcat at 7:05 p.m. today just outside the HAH fen Bobcat at 7:05 p.m. today just outside the HAH fence. Bobcats are crepuscular, so they are out near dawn and dusk. 
#bobcat #floridawildlife #floridawildlifeconservation #prettykitty #floridawildlifecorridor
This post is PG. A male gopher tortoise had one go This post is PG. A male gopher tortoise had one goal on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. It didn't seem to mind the people nearby. This is why there are 467 active gopher tortoise burrows and many baby tortoises. #gophertortoise #gophertortoisesofinstagram #floridawildlife #floridawildlifeconservation
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit acting as caretakers to 114 acres of land in Brevard County. Our vision is to use this land to discover, study, and teach about Florida’s plants and animals to help sustain and enrich lives. HUNDRED ACRE HOLLOWS, INC IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH52596. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.