![]() ![]() Johns River Water Management District (800) 451-7106 - The St. It parallels the ocean for 160 miles and is home to more than 4,315 species of plants and animals, including the precious Florida manatee. Indian River Lagoon (321) 724-5400 - Located in the transition zone of the temperate and sub-tropical climates, it is the most diversified estuary in the nation. It is recommended that you contact the reserve prior to your visit. Recreational activities including hiking, primitive camping (reservations required), nature study, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and limited hunting with a special permit. 28,000-acres, with 19 miles of frontage on the St. Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - 3365 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas, FL 32708 (407) 568-5893. Historic and Nature walks and education.Įxcellent descriptions of where to go and what you can expect at many Space Coast venues.Ĭontacts information for outdoor activity providers: It is the Management and Education Center for the Brevard County Environmenatlly Endangered Lands Program's Pine Island Conservation Area. Sams built the cabin which is considered the oldest stand home in Brevard County, FL. There are nearby activities for everyone. There are many classes for adults and children, and an active program for those with disabilities. There are Playgrounds for Children Picnic areas with Shelters Walking trails Swimming pools Boat ramps a Camping facility Courts for Basketball, Racquetball, Tennis and Volleyball Fields for Youth Football, Little League Baseball, Soccer and Softball. Two have large Pavilions for major events. Parks in North Brevard Brevard County's Parks & Recreation Department - 3operates 41 facilities in North Brevard. Earth Day Festival each year near April 22nd. Special tours arranged for Schools, Scouts and other groups. Guides are often available talk and/or walk with you and discuss how the remarkable diversity of the Enchanted Forest came to be. ![]() Sun., from 9:00am to 5:00 pm Closed Mondays. ![]() A beautiful, safe place to enjoy a remarkable diversity of natural trails. A national treasure! Details.Įnchanted Forest Sanctuary - North side of Route 405 (444 Columbia Blvd.), 1/2 mile west of US Route 1, south of Titusville 32. The southern end of 24 beautiful miles of sand dunes, sand, and ocean. Rangers - nature study - spectacular sunrises - relaxing. PLAYALINDA BEACH - Titusville's beach! - Swimming - sun bathing - surfing - fishing - birding - windsurfing - kayaking - hiking - horseback riding - tours - Jr. There are occasional programs in the Playalinda Beach, Titusville area. See our North Area Program schedule for the many activities that are available for the public in the New Smyrna Beach area. Guided tours, after sundown in season, let you witness these one ton endangered animals nesting. More than 6,000 loggerheads, green seas and leatherbacks lay up to 600 eggs each on Brevard beaches from May - August. This is part of the largest sea turtle nesting area in the United States. The beaches are known world-wide for excellent surfing and surf fishing. It is a major destination for bird lovers. Inland are the dune, marsh, and lagoon habitats for a tremendous variety of wildlife. The Merritt Island Wildlife Association members are volunteers who help staff the information center, give interpretive tours, and help with refuge maintenance.Ĭanaveral National Seashore, Route 402 from North Titusville 32 - Twenty four miles of undeveloped barrier island provide the pristine Atlantic beaches of Playalinda, Klondike and Apollo. The Visitors Information Center provides exhibits, literature, rangers, outdoor educational activities and lecture programs. This is the second largest sanctuary in Florida. There is a six-mile self-guided driving tour and shaded boardwalks that weave through pine and oak hammocks. You can seek out the 1045 species of flora that are found here. The area teems with more than 31 species of mammals, 331 types of birds and 113 species of fish - over 500 species of wildlife in all. You will find up to 400 Manatees making the North Banana River home in the spring. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Route 402 from north Titusville 32 - This 220-square mile (140,000 acre) refuge hosts more than 22 threatened/endangered species including the 2,000-pound Florida manatee, eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise and peregrine falcon, more than any other refuge in the United States. Reference materials related to wildlife, land use planning and conservation. The Guide offers users of any professional level a compendium of guidance and Space Coast Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Facilities State of Florida guide to too natural springs, 825 miles ofīeaches and10,000 miles of paddling, hiking & biking trails. Florida Birding, Wildlife & Nature Festivals ![]()
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