Fern Forest 3 mile walk

Morning walk, through Fern Forest and boardwalk

This 247.1-acre Designated Urban Wilderness Area takes its name from the abundance of ferns (more than 30 species) found on the property. It was this botanical richness that attracted the interest of scientists from Florida Atlantic University and Broward Community College (now Broward College), who in 1979 published an article called "A Tropical Fern Grotto in Broward County, Florida" in the American Fern Journal. "Vegetation in the area is complex, with swamp forest, hammocks, pinelands, and fallow fields," noted the article. The researchers reported discovering "over 200 species of plants, and the list grows with each visit," and characterized the site as "the last remaining stronghold of ferns in southeastern Florida." In fact, 10 plant communities have been identified within the nature center, making it one of the finest examples of preserved native plant communities in South Florida. The nature center is also part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (http://www.floridabirdingtrail.com/).

Entrance Boardwalk: An informational kiosk at the entrance to the boardwalk provides a two- to three-minute scenic walk from the parking lot to the nature center building and the trailhead.

Prairie Overlook Trail: This one-mile trail loops through an open prairie and an oak/cabbage palm community and includes an eight-foot-tall observation platform.

Wetlands Wander: This interpretive trail runs 0.25 miles along a canal, through a wetland community and a butterfly garden.

After the walk, we have Breakfast/ lunch at Lesters Dinner

For more info, call Jimmy 954-695-1026