Florida's Space Coast 2008-2009 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 23) Sea Turtle Preservation Society 676-1701 • www.seaturtlespacecoast.org The Society offers nighttime Turtle Walks in June and July to see the nesting loggerheads, green and leatherback sea turtles who nest on our beaches. Sebastian Inlet State recreation Area 9700 South Highway A1A 984-4852 • www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet The premier saltwater fishing spot on Florida’s east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jetties. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide opportunities for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. Visitors can relax with a stroll down the mile-long Hammock Trail. Waterfront pavilions and picnic areas are great for family outings. Full-facility campsites and a boat ramp are available. GFBT Site# East-117 St. Johns river Water Management District 984-4950 • http://sjrwmd.com/ The District works to ensure the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the District and the state of Florida. St. Sebastian river Preserve State buffer 100 Buffer Preserve Drive, Fellsmere 953-5004 • www.floridastateparks.org/stsebastian Photographers, bird-watchers, and nature enthusiasts can explore miles of trails on foot, bicycle, or horseback. Canoeing, boating, and fishing on the St. Sebastian River are popular activities. Launching facilities are available outside the preserve at Dale Wimbrow Park and a canoe launch north of County Road 512. GFBT Site# East-115 T.M. goodwin Waterfowl Management Area 726-2862 www.myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/tm_goodwin.asp GFBT Site# East-114 Turkey Creek Sanctuary/Margaret Hames Nature Center 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay 676-6690 www.palmbayflorida.org/parks/nature/index/html With over 100 acres of natural Florida along the banks of Turkey Creek, this sanctuary boasts jogging paths and a great boardwalk through the woods, with informational signs for wildlife and plants found in the Park. GFBT Site# East-110 ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary And Ais Indian Site 452-3609 805 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island http://www.brevardparks.com/librarydocs/hist_ulumay.php A significant natural resource recognized internationally among Audubon birdwatchers. Walk along the dike of the lagoon, and at various times throughout the year you could spot a wood stork, white or brown pelican, snowy egret or belted kingfisher, white, tri-color or blue heron, anhinga, or blue wing teal and cinnamon teal ducks. And yes, be cautious of the occasional alligator. viera Wetlands 868-1122 www.brevardcounty.us/environmental_management/ VieraWetlands-Home.cfm GFBT Site# East-new www.space-coast.com • (877) 572-322 23 Pe of..Pnny.&.Tho lattsb mas.W urgh,. hitm New. an York http://www.seaturtlespacecoast.org http://www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet http://sjrwmd.com/ http://www.floridastateparks.org/stsebastian http://www.myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/tm_goodwin.asp http://www.palmbayflorida.org/parks/nature/index.html http://www.brevardparks.com/librarydocs/hist_ulumay.php http://www.brevardcounty.us/environmental_management/VieraWetlands-Home.cfm http://www.space-coast.com
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