Round out 2025 immersed in nature! St. Lucie has over 11,000 acres of beautiful protected natural land in the county. Let the Environmental Resources Department's award-winning Guided Nature Program series showcase our local wild spaces to you and your loved ones this holiday season. Join an experienced guide, get outside and enjoy the natural gifts of St. Lucie County!
- Thursday, Dec 4 – National Wildlife Conservation Day Hike at George LeStrange Preserve (9:00am-11:00am) – This Wildlife Conservation Day program seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. With some history on the landmark Endangered Species Act, we walk as respectful visitors in this site's habitats.
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ERD Guided Nature Program hikes are FREE, reservations are required, and space is limited. GNP season now runs from September through June. There are various topics, locations, and distances all designed for different ages and abilities. For more information, and a listing of all GNP events, visit www.SLChikes.org.
