— Saturday, September 24, 2022 —
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Severe Weather Information

With several potential hurricanes forming offshore, it's important to be prepared and stay informed in case of an emergency.

If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for emergency alerts from Babcock Ranch via the CivicReady notification system. You can sign up here. Click below to learn much more about storm preparation at Babcock Ranch.
Office Closed Wednesday
The Babcock Ranch Residential Association office will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28, while our staff participates in a community volunteer day at Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Please note that our Community Patrol officers remain available 24 hours a day seven days a week. See below for complete contact information.

NOTE: This planned closing is subject to change, depending on the storm situation.
BNS Seeks Community Volunteers
Looking for a way to give back to the community? Babcock Neighborhood School is looking for members of the community to join parent volunteers in providing help to students and staff.

Volunteer opportunities include reading to students, helping with math facts, student mentoring a student, lunchroom supervision and assisting staff as needed.

Interested? An orientation session will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the BNS cafeteria. Parking is available behind the elementary school.

Please RSVP by sending an email to Donna Aveck and Patrick Sutherland.
New Bike Rental Program Coming Soon

Have you noticed those brand, new two-wheel cruisers on the front porch of our office on Lake Babcock Drive?
They're part of our all-new bike rental program, coming to multiple locations around Babcock Ranch.

Watch for program details soon!
Attention Innovators and Entrepreneurs 

Registration is now open for the first Babcock Ranch Startup Challenge. "TechXpedition" is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded innovators, and compete for $10,000 to help the winning team get their product to market. Click below to reserve your spot — there's no cost to participate.

Promote Your Business At TechXpedition
Want to support TechXpedition and promote your business to participants? Contact Priya Ahluwalia for information on sponsorship opportunities.
TownWalk by Park Square Homes Introduces Townhomes
Construction to Begin in Spring

Park Square Homes has begun site development for TownWalk, Babcock Ranch’s first townhome neighborhood. Located on Curry Preserve Drive between Telegraph and Lake Bullhorn parks, the 25-acre community will offer 242 townhomes with three and four bedrooms, up to three full bathrooms and eight floor plans spanning 1,522 to 2,024 square feet of living space.

With four to six residences per building, the two-story homes will feature park views and one- and two-car front- and rear-loading garages. 

TownWalk is a short walk to Founder’s Square, close to the town’s education campus, and will have outdoor gathering areas, a walking trail and a dog park. Home sales and construction of model homes are expected to begin in spring 2023. An on-site sales center will offer homebuyers a variety of designer packages.
Christina Knows Where the Wild Things Are at Babcock Ranch
What wild and exotic creatures live among us at Babcock Ranch? Our Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos knows, and she'd love to tell you all about them.

Sound interesting? Join Christina for her next Babcock Ranch nature walk at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Sunset Park. Registration is not required; just show up at the park at the appointed time, and bring your camera!
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Fox Squirrel
NUTS ABOUT SQUIRRELS: A Sherman's Fox Squirrel as photographed by resident Richard Kinley from the Dr. Bill Hammond Trail. This species spend more time on the ground than in trees.
This Squirrel Prefers Ground to Trees

Frequent contributor Richard Kinley sent us another winning shot this week for our Wildlife Photo of the Week contest. He took this shot of a Sherman's Fox Squirrel from the Dr. Bill Hammond Trail.

According to Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos, this species, known formally as Sciurus niger, is found in open woods, pine stands, cypress stands, and mangrove swamps. Of the four subspecies found in Florida, two are listed as protected. That includes Sherman's Fox Squirrel (Scirurus niger shermani), a species of special concern. This species can weigh from 1 – 3 pounds, which is larger than the common eastern gray squirrel.

The name comes from its comparatively large size and appearance as a small fox when running along the ground, as they spend more time on the ground than in trees.
Plan Now to Attend Founder's Day Fest
Join us Saturday, Oct. 15, for our Founder's Day Fest 2022 at — you guessed it —Founder's Square! This will be our biggest event of the fall, celebrating five years of Babcock Ranch living with music, food and tons of family fun, including:

  • Pony rides
  • Climbing wall
  • Chili cook-off
  • Bounce houses
  • Mechanical bull
  • Lots of food and much more!

This event will be so big, that we're closing part of Lake Babcock Drive to accommodate the festivities. The fun runs from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Free, but please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.
COMMUNITY PATROL
READY TO SERVE: Patrol Operations Lieutenant Steve Barilar stands in front of one of our Community Patrol vehicles on Lake Babcock Drive. The officers of Babcock Ranch Community Patrol provide 24-hour vigilance and are always available to address residents' concerns.
Community Patrol Always Available
  • Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
  • Phone: 239.652.8000
RESIDENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Field House Tours: Additional Date Added
43281 Cypress Pkwy.
Thursday, Sept. 22.
Register using the links below for the date and time of your choice.
Pickleball & Pints
Saturday, Sept. 24
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jack Peeples Park
Fee: $20
Brunch Around the World: USA
Saturday, Sept. 24
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cypress Lodge
Fee: $12
Wildlife Show
Saturday, Oct. 1
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Founder's Square
Fee: $10
Kickoff Meeting: Couch to 5K Walking Group
Tuesday, Oct. 4
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Cypress Lodge
Free – No Need to Register
Mixology Class
Wednesday, Oct. 5
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cypress Lodge
Fee: $50
Jeepers Creepers!
Saturday, Oct. 22
5 – 9 p.m.
Founder's Square
Games, Music, Food
Free – No Need to Register
FOOD
Food Trucks
Fridays & Saturdays
5 – 9 p.m.
Founder's Square
Farmers Market
First and third Sunday of every month
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Founder's Square
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Free Healthy Life Classes
Babcock Ranch Residential Association offers a schedule of fitness classes in partnership with The Healthy Life Center. These classes are FREE to all residents. (Membership in HLC is NOT required.) Please see the updated schedule and program format for 2022.

>> Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Aqua

Please note that Monday classes have been suspended.

RSVPs are not required. Please email a member of the lifestyle team or a team member from the Healthy Life Center for additional information. All classes are at Cypress Lodge unless otherwise specified.

For more information on any of Lee Health's programs and events, click here.
Reforestation Group Seeks Volunteers
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area in Alva are soliciting volunteers to assist with a reforestation project. Planning meeting Saturday, Sept. 24. Click below for details. 
LANDSCAPING
The Week Ahead

Weather-permitting, the following landscaping activities will be conducted in the community next week:
  • Monday, Sept. 26: Trail's Edge — shrub pruning and selective trimming, Treadway, Phases 2 and 3.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 27: Trail's Edge — shrub pruning and selective trimming, Corkwood Bend.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 28: Parkside — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Silverspur Drive north side and Parkside Court.
  • Thursday, Sept. 29: Lake Babcock Central — shrub pruning and grass cutbacks, Bluestem Lane, Lilly Court and Pawpaw Court.
  • Friday, Sept. 30: Edgewater — selective pruning, Edgewater Drive.
RESOURCES
Useful Links for Residents of Babcock Ranch
NEWS ARCHIVES
In Case You Missed It...
Read past news by clicking on the date below.
  • Auxiliary Officer Opens
  • Trash and Recycling Reminders
  • Free Nature Walks
  • Striped Mud Turtle'Founder's Day Fest 2022
  • Ping Pong at Cypress Lodge

  • Save the Date: Founder's Day
  • High School, Field House Now Open
  • Discovery Center Renovation
  • Mighty Mussels Playoff Tickets
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Crayfish
  • Youth Soccer Registration
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • American Legion Meetings
  • Lee Health Partnership
  • Sustainability 101 Video Series
  • Community Garden Rules
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Cicada
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Field House Tour Registration
  • American Legion Meetings

  • Mounted Patrol
  • Hiking Trails Remain Open
  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Knight Anole
  • Garden Plot Registration
  • Golf Tournament Registration
  • American Legion Meetings
CONTACT US
Babcock Ranch Residential Association
Office Address
42911 Lake Babcock Drive
Babcock Ranch, FL 33982
941.676.7191

Office Hours
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F
Make an appointment here.

Babcock Community
Patrol (24/7)
239.652.8000

After Hours Emergency
239.898.0775

Backup Emergency
Numbers
239.336.9283
239.652.8003 Ext. 5003

Links & Forms:
Lifestyle Line
352.901.2680

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