To celebrate October as Florida Native Plant Month, the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is hosting an ecologist-led, family-friendly hike on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, beginning at the Barr Hammock Preserve South Trailhead (300 SE 175th Ave., Micanopy). The hike is from 2 to 6 p.m. This event is free, but space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP for this event by emailing mneelands@alachuacounty.us or calling 352-451-7818.
As the summer heat dissipates, Florida’s plant communities burst into bloom in a dazzling “second spring.” Participants will see native wildflowers and pollinators and learn about the Alachua County Forever program’s restoration efforts, which is funded by the voter-approved Wild Spaces Public Places surtax. The terrain of this 3-mile hike is flat, but there is very little shade, so bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and drinking water.
Learn more about Alachua County Forever.
For more information, contact Alachua County Environmental Specialist Milo Neelands at 352-451-7818 or mneelands@alachuacounty.us.
