FIELD TRIP: Jones Pier Conservation Area

Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Location: Jones Pier Conservation Area, 7770 Jungle Trail, Vero Beach, FL32963

Leader Names: Linda Chancellor, Bill and Becky Loftus

Trip/area Description: The 16.5-acre Preserve was purchased by the County in 2008 and was part of the original Jones homestead. The County intends the property to provide passive recreation including walking trails and wetland viewing, create and restore wetlands, saltmarsh and uplands to treat stormwater runoff into the Lagoon, provide habitat for wildlife and aquatic species, and educate the public on conservation and sustainability. We may see characteristic wildlife species such as Osprey, various wading birds and waterfowl, fishes and crabs, as well as native plant species.

This is an ideal trip for new members and beginner birders to learn to identify common, characteristic birds and plants of the local area.

Duration of trip: 1.5 hours

Walking distance: About 0.5 miles or less

Degree of difficulty: Easy walking along hardpacked trail.

Where you’d like participants to meet: Jones Pier Parking area

Time of meeting: 8:00 am

Number of participant limit: 20 people

Host or Publisher Pelican Island Audubon Society