Morningside Nature Center Gainesville, Florida

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 490, Dept. 30
Gainesville, FL 32602

Street Address

3540 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32602

Phone: 352-334-2170
Fax: 352-334-2248
Web: www.cityofgainesville.org/no/facilities/mnc.aspx

Admissions

Free

Description

Gainesville’s premier nature park

Gainesville’s premier nature park, Morningside Nature Center, is one of the last remaining examples of fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands in the area. More than seven miles of trails wind through sandhill, flatwoods, cypress domes, and areas where native vegetation is being restored. Morningside boasts a spectacular wildflower display and opportunity to see a diverse array of wildlife.

Programs

Morningside is the base for environmental education and folk life programs provided by Nature Operations. Elementary groups come to Morningside and other nature parks daily throughout the school year for curriculum enrichment programs, including programs on farm life, the native Timucua people, life of the wetlands, or other ecosystem exploring programs. Elementary and middle school students can come for day camps during school holidays. Fall wildflower walks are offered every Saturday in October. Adults can register for hands-on seminar style classes on traditional crafts and Florida's natural history. The Living History Farm hosts two large events per year and farm days every Saturday. Friends of Nature Parks co-sponsor two Native Plant Sales in fall and spring with the Native Plant Society and Nature Operations. For event dates and details, see our Event Calendar. The Friends of Nature Parks are the original not-for-profit support organization which provides volunteers, supplemental funding, and advocacy for matters of concern to the nature parks.

Staff

Steve Phillips, Manager
Phone: 904-374-2197
Fax: 352-334-2248

Gary A. Paul, Environmental Programs Coordinator


Museum Type

Natural History

Governance

Municipal



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