Dog Lover's Hike Of Hawk's Bluff

This is an opportunity for dog owners to come with their pets to explore the Savannas Preserve State Park on a guided hike. It is open to anyone who loves dogs-even if you don't have one.

***In order to keep your pet safe as well as protecting the habitat for our resident critters, all participants must follow the B.A.R.K Ranger Principals:

1. Bag & properly dispose your pet's waste (prevents spread of parasites, helps water quality)

2. Always LEASH your pet (protects your pet from harmful animals/plants, conflicts with other visitors, and keeps native habitats and wildlife from being disturbed)

3. Respect wildlife (the park is the home for wildlife and we want to preserve them for all to enjoy)

4. Know where you can go (staying on marked trails limits impact to environment AND if you get lost, rescuers have an easier time finding you)

There will be quite a few dogs participating, so please make sure that they are well behaved and get along well with other dogs. Please bring water for you and your pet, dog waste bags, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. The walk will be approximately a 1 mile loop along our scrub trail that has portions with views of scrub habitat, marsh, and hammock. We will meet at the entrance. The walk will last a little over an hour and will be done at a gentle pace.

Storytime & Hike With A Ranger

A Ranger will read a nature themed book and then lead a short guided hike of our Jensen Beach White Trail (0.5 mi). Anyone who enjoys books being read aloud is welcome to attend. Our nature trails are not paved, but strollers that have wheels at least 1 inch wide shouldn't have any difficulty going over.

Seating area will be under a covered pavilion with picnic tables. Restrooms are available. There is also a water fountain and water bottle re-fill station. Please make sure to bring water and sun protection.

Summer Sunset Hike

Take in the sights and sounds of Savannas Preserve as it approaches sunset with a ranger as your guide. The walk will be approximately 2 miles round trip over unpaved trails through pine flatwoods with views of the freshwater basin marsh. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome to join.
Meets at the Canoe Launch Rd. Pavilion.
Bring water, bug spray, comfortable shoes, and binoculars (if you have them). Composting toilet available at the Canoe Launch Rd. Pavilion.

**Event is weather & trail conditions dependent. It will be canceled if there is rain or if the trails are flooded.**

Staff Spotlight, Tay Smith
Environmental Specialist Tay Smith has been working to protect Florida’s natural resources for almost a decade.
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Volunteer Spotlight, Bruce Eales
A big thanks for hard work and dedication!
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Fort Mose Historic State Park Bird Walk

Join a knowledgeable birder for a walk down the boardwalk and through our historic park to learn about the park's diverse bird population.

Fort Mose Historic State Park Bird Walk

Join a knowledgeable birder for a walk down the boardwalk and through our historic park to learn about the park's diverse bird life.

Staff Spotlight, Sean Lenick
Being outdoors in the natural world is what fuels Sean’s passions.
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