Indrio Savannahs Preserve
Purchased in 1997 to protect some of the last remaining remnants of the savannahs wetland system.
| Size: | 297 acres |
| Habitat: | A portion of the site consists of an extensive freshwater wetland system (basin swamp) that was formed west of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. Contains good examples of Pine flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, scrub and depression marsh. |
| Trails: | 3 miles |
| Other Improvements: | Observation tower and observation deck (ADA) overlooks the Savannahs wetland system and canoe launch. |
| Commonly Seen Wildlife: | Alligator, osprey, heron, ibis, egret, spoonbill and sandhill crane. The site is a part of the "Great Florida Birding Trail" providing excellent opportunities for birding. |
| Location: |
5275 Tozour Rd, Ft. Pierce. About 6/10 of a mile north of Indrio Road, at the corner of Tozour Road and U. S. Highway 1 |
| Management: | St. Lucie County Environmental Resources. Acquired with the assistance of Florida Communities Trust's Florida Forever Program. |
| Historical Interest: |
The existing 35-acre lake was formerly a mine and is designated a Catch and Release area. Only electric motors are permitted on the lake.
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Quick Links
- Environmental Lands Homepage
- Weldon B. Lewis Park / Ancient Oaks Preserve
- Blind Creek
- Bluefield Preserve
- D.J. Wilcox Preserve
- George LeStrange Preserve
- Gordy Road Recreation Area
- Indrio Savannahs Preserve
- Indrio Scrub Preserve
- Kings Island Preserve
- Lakewood Park Preserve
- North Fork of the St. Lucie River
- Ocean Bay
- Oxbow Eco-Center
- Paleo Hammock Preserve
- Pinelands Preserve
- Queens Island Preserve
- Sheraton Scrub Preserve
- Spruce Bluff Preserve
- St. Lucie Village Heritage Park
- Sweetwater Hammock Preserve
- Teague Hammock Preserve
- Ten Mile Creek Preserve
- Walton Scrub Preserve
- Wildcat Cove