• What we'll do
Join US for a double header with a morning hike and birding field trip
at one of Brevard County’ s finest outdoor sanctuaries, the
ENCHANTED FOREST, followed by an animal ENCOUNTER PRESENTED BY FLORIDA
WILDLIFE HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS. Matt Heyden and Lora Losi will host this
event which includes both birding and an interpretive nature walk with
highlights of plants found on the trails. The sanctuary has several
types of habitats which support a variety of birds and other WILDLIFE.
The ENCHANTED FOREST TRAILS ARE MOSTLY LEVEL DIRT ROADS AND PATHWAYS.
The walking distance is approx 1-2 miles. We recommend you wear long
pants and closed toe shoes. Bring bug spray and binoculars. The hike
will last approx. 2 - 2 .25 hours. Following the hike we'll gather in
the classroom for a picnic style lunch while enjoying a presentation
from the Florida WILDLIFE HOSPITAL. Handlers will bring 3 or 4
hospital patients or residents unable to return to the wild for a
closer look at some native WILDLIFE SPECIES. Participants are welcome
to join both activities or meet at 11:15am in the classroom for just
the animal ENCOUNTER PORTION. Sanctuary gates open at 9am. Follow the
long driveway to the parking lot. Look for Matt and Lora near the
front entrance of the main building. Restrooms are available in this
building. Email Matt at [masked] if you have any questions.0915 - 1115
Nature hike, birding field trip around ENCHANTED FOREST TRAIL
1115 - 1130 Get lunch from vehicles and gather in the classroom
1130 - 1230 Education presentation and animal encounter
• What to bring
Water bottle, bug spray, picnic lunch, drinks, binoculars and
camera/smart phone if you'd like to take photos during the animal
education and encounter presentation.
• Important to know
We will have a supply drive collection box (optional) if you want to
donate any supplies to help the FL Wildlife Hospital. The full wish
list is posted in the Photos section. Some of the items requested are
distilled water, bird seed, bleach, laundry detergent, trash bags,
paper towels, copy paper and dry erase markers. Every little bit
helps!
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