Gopher Tortoise Hike

The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Education Specialist Tommy Nordmann on a 1.5-mile hike through the pine flatwoods and oak hammock habitats of Deep Creek Preserve. Along the way we’ll discuss the unique role of the gopher tortoise as a keystone species in Florida ecology, and we’ll try to catch a glimpse of one of these reptiles emerging from their burrows.

** Important note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program.

ACTIVITY: This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike.

RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, you are not registered.

TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.

AGES: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

ATTIRE: closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing for the outdoors

WHAT TO BRING: water, bug spray, sunscreen

FACILITIES: There will be a port-a-potty but no running water.

For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at [email protected] or (386)736-5927, ext. 12072.

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