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Explore local preserves, spot winter birds, enjoy guided hikes and celebrate conservation all month long.
Calling event organizers in advance is recommended in case of unexpected schedule changes.
Alachua Audubon Society Bird Walks
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL
Date & Time: Every Wednesday morning in January, 8:30 AM
Birds & Brews at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 4:15 PM
City of Gainesville – “Perspectives in the Parks”
Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park Nature Center
Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 1:00–2:00 PM
Topic: FrogWatch USA — Local Calls and Croaks of Alachua
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Location: 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL
Saturday, January 3, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Guided Garden Tour
Saturday–Sunday, January 3–4: Camellia Show & Sale
January 2–11: Bamboo Sale
Walk & Talk Series with Alachua Conservation Trust
January 2, 3:00–4:00 PM: Orange Lake Overlook Preserve
January 9, 3:00–4:00 PM: Serenola Forest Preserve
January 16, 3:00–4:00 PM: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance)
January 23, 3:00–4:00 PM: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance)
January 24, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Volunteer Work Day at Santa Fe Springs Preserve
January 30, 3:00–4:00 PM: Prairie Creek Preserve
Morningside Nature Center
Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Friday, January 16, 10:00–11:00 AM: Farm & Forest Friends (for kids)
Wednesdays in January at 3:00 PM: Barnyard Buddies (for kids)
Whether you’re packing your marshmallows for camping or your bait for fishing, Alachua County boasts year-round outdoor sports for everyone to enjoy. Hike our sun-dappled trails, enjoy water sports like kayaking or paddling, or picnic by a water’s edge at one of our regional parks. We boast a diverse range of ecosystems, where you can explore everything from lush forests and freshwater springs to expansive prairies and winding rivers. Enjoy our great outdoors!
