Friends of Crews Lake Park

06/13/2026

Today we're at the county touch a truck event celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.

06/06/2026

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06/03/2026

Recent rains have helped lower the drought conditions, allowing Pasco County to lift the Emergency Burn Ban for all areas of the county effective today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Pasco County Fire RescueOpens in new window urges everyone to prioritize safety while burning outdoors. Proper measures and precautions should be taken to protect people from fire danger.

Everyone living in unincorporated areas of Pasco County may resume outdoor burning, including:

Open burning
Campfires/bonfires
Burning yard waste

06/02/2026

We need more is this! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ChmAvuxK3/

The county has announced the acquisition of 4G Ranch. With it, more than 1,800 acres of natural land have been acquired — the largest in the county yet. The move is part of an initiative that has been more than two decades in the making. MORE: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/06/01/pasco-county-acquires-4g-ranch-in-move-to-help-preserve-natural-lands--protect-land-and-wildlife-from-building-boom

05/20/2026

What's in your yard? We found a happy little this morning.

05/17/2026

They'll be back next year, we have most of these plant occurring in the park.

Fireflies once turned warm Florida nights into a kind of magic. Many people still remember yards that lit up with soft flashes after sunset, yet those scenes feel rare now.

05/08/2026

Wildfire season is a long season this year. Please be cautious.

BRUSH FIRE UPDATE: Due to yesterday’s brush fire near Starkey Park, expect smoky conditions near River Ridge Middle and High Schools.

📷 Monique Rivera

05/07/2026

What's blooming in your garden? During these times of drought, planting natives is a good way to ensure you've got something in your garden.

05/03/2026

We must find ways to protect our resources, lives depends on it.

04/30/2026

Did you know we have fireflies at Crews Lake? We are hoping to have a Firefly Festival next year during their mating season. Please share and help us get the word out.

The light shows these blinking beetles put on can help create magical memories, but catching a glimpse of fireflies (aka Lightning Bugs) in Florida can be rare.

Have you seen any this year? Let us know in the comments.

Here's how to make your yard more inviting for the 56 firefly species that call Florida home.