The Florida Box Turtle is a sub-species of the Eastern Box Turtle. It is a small to medium sized turtle and one of four box turtles found in Florida. The carapace is mostly darkish-black and is somewhat elongated compared to other box turtles. They are endemic to marshes, forests, swamp edges and open woodlands - they're even occasionally found in residential gardens. These reptiles are protected is it illegal to remove them from the wild.​

About Friends of County Parks

The Friends of the County Parks, established in 1988, is a group of concerned citizens joining together to promote financial and community support to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department. They develop public awareness of recreation as an important part of day-to-day life. 

Funds provided by The Friends of the County Parks are used as a supplement to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department budget and does not replace allocated tax dollars. These additional funds helps maintain, improve, and enhance services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The Friends of the County Parks enjoys a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit exemption status.

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