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 31 – Florida’s Wading Birds Walk at D.J. Wilcox Preserve (8:00am-9:30am) - Come learn about wading bird biology and nesting as you enjoy the sights and sounds of D.J. Wilcox Preserve. This preserve boasts one mile of interpretive trail, and is home to flatwood, hammock, and swamp habitats. Species discussed will include our native herons, egrets, spoonbills, wood storks, and more!

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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.