To celebrate October as Florida Native Plant Month, the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department invites residents to participate in a guided wildflower walk.
The walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning at Barr Hammock Preserve South Trailhead (300 SE 175th Ave., Micanopy). The family-friendly walk is limited to 20 people. Participants should RSVP by emailing mneelands@alachuacounty.us or calling 352-451-7818.
Participants will see native wildflowers and pollinators and learn about the Alachua County Forever Program’s restoration efforts. The terrain of this 3-mile hike is flat, but there is very little shade, so visitors should bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and drinking water.
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of Alachua County Forever, the county’s land conservation program,” said Andi Christman, the county’s land conservation program manager. “We’re excited to be offering a series of field trips and events this fall in preparation for our anniversary celebration in December. A schedule of events will be shared soon. Come learn about these amazing lands you have protected.”
Learn more about Alachua County Forever.
For more information, contact Alachua County Environmental Specialist Milo Neelands at 352-451-7818 or mneelands@alachuacounty.us.
