Meet trip leader Danielle Zukowski in the parking lot. This land was previously a dairy farm, which was then purchased by Home Depot. Part of the property was preserved into a park by the City of Gainesville with funds from the Florida Communities Trust and a donation from Home Depot. The farmhouse was renovated into a nature center using funds from Wild Spaces Public Places.
We will walk the paved trail surrounding the playground/pavilion to the looped nature trail through fern-covered wetlands and mixed upland forest and then head back to the nature center. We can take time to explore the nature center and see what birds are visiting the feeders!
Here are some items to consider carrying on any field trip: binoculars (a must), water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sturdy shoes, rain gear for sudden downpours, notebook, camera, contact information
Birders of all ability levels and non-members are always welcome.