Green Mountain Scenic Byway - Ferndale Reserve - Florida.
N 28° 37.552 W 081° 42.017
17R E 431547 N 3166736
A Nature Ecosystem, named 'Ferndale Preserve' features, hiking trails, with views of Lake Apopka. There are approx 180 species of birds, 50 species of butterflies. Located alongside Green Mountain Scenic Byway, on County Road 455. Ferndale, Florida.
Waymark Code: WMMMV4
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2014
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Florida Scenic Highway - Green Mountain Scenic Byway - Ferndale Preserve.
There is a large free Car Park & Restrooms. To keep the kids happy there are Playground rides.
From the green Mountain Byway Web Site:
"The 192-acre Ferndale Preserve is located on the western shore of Lake Apopka. It offers equestrian, multi-purpose, and hiking trails, all with amazing views of Lake Apopka. The preserve was once an orange grove, which is being restored to a longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem. There are many plant and animal species to be observed, even some endangered tree species. Lake County’s Park Rangers lead regularly scheduled nature hikes along with bird and butterfly surveys. The preserve has plans for a fishing pier, observation tower, a scenic pavilion, a boardwalk through the wet deciduous woodland, a picnic area and a playground." Text source: (
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From lake County Web Site:
"Though the preserve always holds something interesting there are certain times that are better than others for viewing birds, wildflowers, butterflies, and dragonflies:
Mid-April- Early May: Spring Bird Migration
May-Early June for Spring Wildflowers & Butterflies
Late May-September for Summer Wildflowers and Butterflies
Late-September to End of October for Fall Wildflowers & Butterflies
September-October for Dragonflies
Early to Mid-October for Fall Bird Migration
Mid-December to Mid-February for wintering birds.
Highlight Species: Swallow-tailed Kite, American Alligator, Gopher Tortoise, Fence Lizard, Zebra Long-Wing Butterfly, Grasshopper Sparrow, Painted Bunting, Pine Snake, Silver Buckthorn (tree), Bald Eagle, & Bobcat. Text Source: (
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