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From Ice Age animals to Native Americans to early pioneers, Pine Island Conservation Area has a rich history. Mastodon tusks, pottery sherds, and 19th century farm tools found on site help piece together the story of this special place. Come inside the oldest standing home in Brevard County, the 1875…

Attention all inspired cowboys and cowgirls! Desert Acres Stables has over 20,000 acres of trails to ride on safely on of one of their friendly horses. Desert Acres Stables will gear you up with a saddlebag for your personal items and water. This wonderful trek will bring you close to…

This is a popular community park of nearly 400 usable acres. You can walk, jog or cycle along the 5-mile drive. Recreational amenities include two seasonally guarded swimming lakes, three small fishing lakes, an 18-hole disc golf course, an archery range, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, an equestrian facility, playground, dog…

The Enchanted Forest is part of Brevard County’s EEL Program and is home to a 470-acre forest. Located in Titusville, the Enchanted Forest offers miles of hiking trails, wildlife observation, nature photography and an indoor educational center for children that includes interactive exhibits. Weekly nature activities are available. Check their…

A stream bordered by a shady hammock abounding in palm trees and other tropical growth winds through the heart of the campus and is the setting for a 15-acre Botanical Garden. The main trail has been named the Dent Smith Trail in honor of the founder of the Palm Society,…

The Brevard Mountain Bike Association is committed to promoting healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles through off-road riding. One of the trails offered is the Grapefruit Bike Trail. This free ride park provides multiple line hubs and an advanced single track for those of you who are intermediate or advanced in skill…

If you’re looking for a great spot to camp, Hatbill Park in Mims is a 15-acre park near the Florida Birding Trail. The park features a boat ramp open 24 hours a day, giving you access to the St. Johns River and port o-lets. Sport fishing is also available by…

Acquired in partnership with the State of Florida, the Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary is part of the sanctuary network established by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program. Formerly a turpentine mine and farm, the 140-acre sanctuary located in Rockledge, Florida is now home to a pine flatwoods habitat where raptors…

he Jordan Scrub Sanctuary is one of Florida’s Space Coast’s most ecologically diverse nature preserves. This 354-acre protected sanctuary is part of Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands program and encompasses natural landscapes such as scenic lakes, seasonal marshes and scrubby flatwoods. A variety of wildlife may be spotted along the…

Encompassing 577-acres, the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary is an ideal place for visitors to explore nature on Florida’s Space Coast. This protected sanctuary is part of Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands program. Discover natural landscapes and wildlife as you hike along the trails that weave throughout the land. From xeric hammocks…