Gainesville YBC - Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Schedule
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Sweetwater Wetlands Park | Gainesville, FL
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Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson on the entry pavillion by the bathrooms at 9am. We'll start by exploring Cell 1 and the boardwalk looking for breeding herons, egrets, and bitterns, alongside migrating visitors making brief stopovers--including the fun-named and even more fun-sounding bobolink flocks that feed on the rice grasses in mid-April. Time permitting, we'll continue on to the slip way to talk about how the wetlands help conserve Gainesville water quality while looking out for lingering ducks and arriving swallows. The Gainesville YBC is open to students aged 9-18, but younger siblings are welcome with parental supervision. Students should wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen and bring water for the walk. You may also wish to apply bug spray. Loaner binoculars are available for students who cannot bring their own pair. Questions? Email [email protected]
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 3871 SR-331, Gainesville, FL 32641, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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