Turkey Creek Preserve Blue Trail Dedication Ceremony

Alachua County invites the community to celebrate the opening of a new wildlife observation platform and the dedication of the Blue Trail on Saturday, October 3rd. The ceremony will take place at Turkey Creek Preserve (6300 NW 93rd Ave., Gainesville) at 9 a.m. The Blue Trail will be dedicated to Bob Simons, a longtime local conservationist who helped protect natural areas throughout Alachua County and Florida, including Turkey Creek Preserve and San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. The new observation platform will feature a kiosk highlighting Simons’ conservation work, with additional information along the trail. Following the ceremony, the Alachua Audubon Society will lead a guided hike. 🚶 Visitors should arrive early and allow time to walk about a half mile from the main trailhead to the observation platform. Transportation will be available for visitors who need assistance reaching the event. Learn more about the preserve and dedication: tinyurl.com/mzkkvpmt