Grassy Water Preserve Restoration Hike

Join Cindy Bush and Scott Zucker in this hike to celebrate National Birding day. This is an amazing opportunity to explore different ecosystems, including wetlands, forested hammocks, and tree islands, expecting to spot species such as the swallow-tailed kite, wood stork, great blue heron, white-tailed deer, otter, bob cat, and alligator. We will meet at the parking lot at the nature center and will then explore the beautiful scenes that Grassy Waters Preserve has to offer us.

Logistics:

• Meet Up: Meet in the nature center parking lot for check-in and Grassy Waters Preserve waivers. We will then car pool to the location.
• Restrooms: Available in/near the nature center
• 7:30 am - 11:30 am, Event lasts: 4 hours

Bring:

• Water
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Smart phone

Good to Know:

• Registration is required. No walk-ins
• Limited Group Size: To ensure a personalized and enriching experience, group size is limited.
• Be on time so we can make the most of our time in the field.
• Rain or shine, unless there's a hurricane.
• Photos may be taken for social media. Let us know if you'd rather not be included.
• Please cancel if you can’t make it—someone else may be waiting.
• Under 18? Bring an adult.

Accessibility Information:

• Parking: Some accessible parking available at the Nature Center
• Restrooms: Accessible restrooms located near and inside the Nature Center.
• Benches: Benches are available for resting at the visitor center and at the start of the Marsh Trail.
• Surface: Boardwalk and flat grassy surface with some roots and bumps.
• Cell Phone Service: Cell service may be intermittent on the trail.

Photography and Consent:

Photographs are a wonderful way to capture the beauty and fun of our birding adventures. We encourage photographers to take photos for their personal use and enjoyment. If you would like to share your photographs with us, please ensure your name is watermarked on the images.

By signing the AE consent, you agree to having your photo taken during our trips and used on our social media pages. If you prefer not to have your photo taken, please contact us at prior to the event.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. For those who need an accommodation or have inquiries about accessibility, please contact Autumn at

Questions? Reach out: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Audubon Everglades