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 17 – Walking Trees and Changing Seas Walk at D.J. Wilcox Preserve (8:00am-9:30am) - Come along on this nature walk and learn all about some of our most important native plants: Mangroves. How do they grow in saltwater? How many species do we have in Florida? Why are they incredibly important for humans? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions and more, join in on the fun and sign up!
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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.
