Field Trip Guidelines: Field trips are open to anyone interested in birding. Non-members are welcome.  All trips are free unless the locale has an entrance fee or a charge for parking. We recommend sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water or other suitable beverages. Please reserve your spot as indicated below so that you are informed of any change in plan.

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Make reservations with Joe: naturecoastjoe@aol.com or 813-468-0870.

We will explore the hardwood hammocks that comprise Fickett Hammock Preserve. This 155-acre preserve, part of Hernando's County's Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program, contains a 2.3 mile loop trail. The trail is generally level but does contain some sections with slightly uneven footing (sand, roots, etc.). Named after famed biologist and birder Steve Fickett, Jr., who co-founded the Hernando Audubon Society, this preserve borders Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Janet Butterfield Brooks Preserve, creating a large area of rich habitat. We will meet at the trailhead parking lot on the south side of Centralia Road. While we will be birding, this hike is for nature lovers of all types who enjoy exploring wild places in the Nature Coast and learning more about conservation.

There are no restrooms or drinking water.

Trip participation is limited because of the small parking area. Please car pool, if possible.