Start 2026 off right by joining a guided hike through natural areas of St. Lucie County! St. Lucie has over 11,000 acres of protected land to discover. Let the Environmental Resources Department's award-winning Guided Nature Program series introduce you and your family to new or familiar local wild spaces. Join an experienced guide, get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of St. Lucie County!

• Saturday, Jan 10 – Wetlands and Water Management at Indian Hills Recreation Area (3:00pm-5:00pm) - Come walk along this paved trail (wheelchair accessible) as we work our way through the wetlands and along a man-made lake. We will talk about how wetlands serve a vital role in cleaning water, and how modern techniques improve this filtering. This easy stroll over level ground will show you how we use Mother Nature to help us clean up our messes, but how we are also messing with Mother Nature.

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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.