Just down the street from a bustling shopping mall, the wilds of Florida’s past are preserved in this lush, beautiful 54-acre natural hammock and nature preserve. It’s a popular site for nature walks and outdoor community events that happen throughout the year. Stroll along the 3,000 foot (910 m) elevated boardwalk that gently winds up and through a natural Florida hammock, containing native plant species and small animals. The boardwalk provides a perch for observing the extraordinary surrounding habitat without getting your feet wet or dirty. It’s an easy walk that’s fully wheelchair accessible. Be sure to stop by the onsite nature center to learn more about the native wildlife.
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$39 Million Beach Restoration Project Protects Wildlife While Protecting Way of Life. Beach restoration on Florida’s Space Coast began as an effort to protect the 72-mile-long coastline from threats posed by beach erosion and storms. Today, the project is receiving national recognition for creating healthy habitats for coastal wildlife and...
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