Acquired and managed by the City of Palm Bay, the Audubon Society, and the EEL Program, a boardwalk nature trail, and jogging trails wind through the 130-acre sanctuary. The boardwalk trail passes through hydric (wet) hammock, mesic (moist) hammock, and sand pine scrub communities, and much of it overlooks Turkey Creek. The sanctuary can also be accessed by canoe or kayak. The Margaret Hames Nature Center provides interpretive exhibits, a gift shop, and restrooms.
Acquired and managed in partnership with the City of Palm Bay
Size: 130 acres
Activities: - Boardwalk (1.85-miles)
- Jogging Trail with Exercise Stations (1.5-miles)
- Margaret Hames Nature Center
- Nature Center
- Nature Tours
- Paddling
- Wildlife Observation
Habitats: Hydric hammock, mesic hammock, sand pine scrub, and Turkey Creek
Wildlife:
Box turtle, alligator, eastern indigo snake, west Indian manatee, river otter, gopher tortoise, spotted skunk, raccoon, opossum, endangered Florida mouse. Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail for warbler, osprey, duck, wading birds, and pileated woodpecker
ADA Access: Parking, nature center, boardwalk, paved walkway
Dos & Don'ts: - Service animals only
- No bikes, alcohol or smoking
- No removal of plants
- Please don’t disturb the animals
- Other restrictions as posted