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Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Brevard County, Florida area.
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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 20.5 miles between Melbourne Beach and Wab ...

8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951
Barrier Island Center

This Barrier Island Center is a modern educational facility with classrooms, an interactive exhibit ...

8385 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951
Beach Bonfires in Brevard County

Did you know that you can have your own beach bonfire on select beaches in Brevard County?! Here ...

Blue Heron Water Reclamation Facility and Wetland Area

The Blue Heron wetland area is a popular site for bird watching and photography enthusiasts and is l ...

4800 Deep Marsh Rd, Titusville, FL, 32796
Brevard Zoo Linear Trail

The 2.6-mile walking, running and bicycling trail is a 10-foot wide boardwalk made from recycled-pla ...

8215 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Canaveral National Seashore

Since ancient times, this barrier island has provided sanctuary to both people and wildlife. Many th ...

7611 Atlantic Ave. South, New Smyrna, FL, 32169
Chain of Lakes Park

Facilities: Restroom Bicycle roadway 2 lighted youth softball fields with 2-story restroom/conces ...

Playground Features
2300 Truman Scarborogh Way, Titusville, FL, 32796
Coconut Point Sanctuary

The 62-acre habitat of coastal strand, oak scrub, coastal oak forest, and mangrove forest at the Coc ...

4000 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951
Cruickshank Sanctuary

Visitors to the Cruickshank Sanctuary can hike the trail on the western portion of the 140-acre sanc ...

360 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955
Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary

This 44-acre Sanctuary is named after an endangered mint plant, Dicerandra thinicola, also known as ...

4900 Melissa Dr, Titusville, FL, 32780
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Several miles of hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Wildlife ob ...

444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780
Erna Nixon Park

Features Free Guided Tours Native Plants Natural Florida Hammock Nature Preser ...

1200 Evans Rd, West Melbourne, FL, 32904
Fox Lake Sanctuary

Fox Lake Sanctuary is a 2,568 acres nature Sanctuary managed by the Brevard County Environmentally E ...

4400 Fox Lake Rd, Titusville, FL, 32754
Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equ ...

Grant Flatwoods Sanctuary

This 2600-acre sanctuary, located within the town of Grant-Valkaria, protects a variety of habitats ...

7000 Crepe Myrtle Drive, Grant-Valkaria, FL, 32949
Hundred Acre Hollow

We are dedicated to ensure that Hundred Acre Hollows remains home to the threatened Gopher Tortoises ...

1170 Rock Springs Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Indian Mound Station Sanctuary

This 147-acre sanctuary straddles the north and south sides of West Parrish Road in Titusville, just ...

4001 Parrish Road, Mims, FL, 32796
Jan Lieson Crossroads Park

Located at 2200 Meadowlane Avenue, (south of Helen Street and east of Minton Road), this park was cr ...

2200 Meadowlane Avenue, West Melbourne, FL, 32904
Jordan Scrub Sanctuary

A variety of habitat types are found in this 354-acre sanctuary. including scenic lakes, seasonal ma ...

2425 Marie Street, Malabar, FL, 32950
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden at Florida Tech

This is a public garden. We are open from sunrise to sunset. As there are natural water features and ...

150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901
Little Bugs Self-Guided Learning Tour at Rockledge Gardens

Little Bugs Self-Guided Learning Tour is an interactive adventure with nature! Download a map and le ...

2153 S. US 1, Rockledge, Florida, 32955
Malabar Scrub Sanctuary

The variety of habitats found on the 577-acre Malabar Scrub Sanctuary make it an ideal place for vis ...

1501 Malabar Woods Boulevard, Malabar, FL, 32950
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary

This 150-acre sanctuary features a hiking trail with 2 bridges, boardwalk over wetland areas, and an ...

6200 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Many recreational opportunities are offered at the Refuge. Bird and wildlife observation, a wildlife ...

1987 Scrub Jay Way, Titusville, FL, 32781
Micco Scrub Sanctuary

The Micco Scrub Sanctuary protects 1322 acres of Brevard’s remaining scrubby flatwoods and mesic fla ...

500 Micco Road, Palm Bay, FL, 32909
North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary

North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary includes 181 acres of woodlands and wetlands adjacent to the 9,000 a ...

4077 Cinnamon Teal Dr., Mims, FL, 32754
Pine Island Conservation Area

This 880-acre conservation area provides access to the trailhead 0.5 mile from main entrance leading ...

2100 Pine Island Rd, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

Located between the Moccasin Island Tract of the River Lakes Conservation Area and the Brevard Zoo, ...

3658 Charlie Corbeil Way, Viera, FL, 32940
Riverwalk Nature Center

Nestled along the Indian River Lagoon, this 6.37-acre community park features a Nature Center and 91 ...

5355 US Hwy 1, Rockledge, FL, 32955
Rotary Park Merritt Island

The Rotary Park Nature Center offers exhibits, tours and classes. There is always something to explo ...

1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
Sams House at Pine Island

From Ice Age animals to Native Americans to early pioneers, Pine Island Conservation Area has a rich ...

6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sebastian Inlet State Park is a premier saltwater fishing location on Florida's east coast. Other ac ...

9700 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951
St Johns River

If nature is your thing, consider visiting some of the scenic and unspoiled 700,000 acres of land ow ...

4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL
St Sebastian River Preserve State Park

This site preserves open grassy forests of longleaf pine that were once commonplace throughout Flori ...

1000 Buffer Preserve Dr, Fellsmere, FL, 32948
Ted Moorhead Lagoon House

The Lagoon House is an exceptional venue for workshops, meetings, and exploration. It houses a smal ...

3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905
Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Established in 1981, the Sanctuary offers a 1.85 mile boardwalk passing through hydric (wet) hammock ...

1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905