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Lace up your walking shoes. Broward Parks feature nature trails & free and inexpensive nature walks at different parks and natural areas.
For tours, pre-registration is required for some. If registration is not required, it’s wise to phone to verify the event is on the day you want to attend.
Some tours & other regular events are discontinued until further notice
Participants should wear appropriate footwear. Sunscreen, drinking water and insect repellent are recommended.
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Previous events
- Owl Prowl, indoor & outdoor education program, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 16 Long Key Natural Area, 3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie 33330, 954-357-8797, $10, Registration required
- November 17 Take A Hike Day includes these & others, fee is $1 donation for United Way
- 2 p.m November 17 Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Drive, Miramar 33025, 954-357-8776
- 9 a.m. November 17 Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs,954-357-8109, meander through the wetlands along the Tall Cypress boardwalk overlooking the pinelands
- Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, 3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie, 954-357-8797, enjoy Bird and Butterfly Garden and walk along our nature trail looking for the 30+ species of butterflies that visit Long Key. If you see at least 10 species, you’ll be eligible to receive a certificate from Wings Over Florida. Binoculars are recommended but not required
- Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Road., Fort Lauderdale
Come explore the edge of the Everglades and experience the river of grass. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing the can get wet and muddy 954-434-8113 - Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach,
Explore the trails at Secret Woods to learn about the unique ecology of South Florida’s forests - 10 a.m. Swamp Tromp Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, $3 per pserson
- Discussion of native plant and animal species while exploring a remnant “Old Florida” alongCypress Creek Boardwalk Trail, Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063, 954-357-5198
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- Secret Woods is at 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-357-8884, nature walks usually 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, phone for verification, free, Secret Woods is an urban wildnerness area with wetlands & hammocks & mangroves
- Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442, 954-357-5110, 954-357-5100 or log in online at webtrac.broward.org, some second Tuesdays 9 a.m., phone for verification, free and pre-registration is required
- Fern Forest 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063, 954-357-5198, usually 1 p.m. Sundays, phone for information, free, Fern Forest is a 243-acre nature preserve with hardwood hammocks and cypress swamp
- Register for Night Hikes, usually $5
- Information about nature walks and other events at other parks is online
