Green Cay Wetlands Nature Park
Florida Wildlife 10 minutes away
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Hours of operation: Sunrise to Sunset
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The nature center is closed during observed County holidays (typical National Holidays plus Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur -both September)
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Admission: Free and Free Parking
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Tips:
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Best time to go is at sunrise or when the sun is going to sunset. Wildlife is more active then
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Running, biking or skating are not allowed on the boardwalk
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There is an Nature Center that explains everything. No fees
Impressive 100 acres of constructed wetland
The boardwalk has two loops of 1 mile and half a mile respectively that can be combined. Take your own self-guided boardwalk tour scanning the QR code signs located along the boardwalk with any DR reader app that can be downloaded for free
The Nature Center includes a lecture hall, gift shop, and live animals in an extensive exhibit room that highlights wetland attributes. (Photo: Cormorant bird and Nature Center)
Redwinged Blackbird. Signs along the boardwalk illustrate the wildlife