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 13 – Mammals in our Midst Walk at Sheraton Scrub Preserve (10:00am-12:00pm) - Have you ever wondered how raccoons and opossums seem to do so well in the city? How do bobcats and deer manage in urban areas? Join this hike to find out what other mammals might be living in urban areas that we might not be aware of. Patches of green like this preserve are a great place to explore the ways in which mammals have adjusted and adapted to urban life.

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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.