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!
- Saturday, Dec 6 – Annual Christmas Bird Count Walk at Jones Hammock Preserve (8:00am-11:00am) - Have you ever wondered about how the National Audubon Society came to have an annual bird count in December? Curious about how bird counts are conducted, and looking to practice birding skills? Join us for a bit of history and a lot of bird spotting! Be sure to bring your binoculars!
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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.
