GENEVA WILDERNESS AREA
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N 28° 42.575 W 081° 07.437
17R E 487893 N 3175816
The Flagler Trail runs through the Geneva Wilderness Area then on through the Little Big Econ State Forest.
Waymark Code: WMH50
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2006
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Geneva Wilderness Area's 180 acres include a campground, hiking and biking trails and the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, a learning center with a variety of exhibits and educational materials that introduce visitors to the local ecology of Seminole County. The Center's exhibits include living terrariums complete with native flora and fauna, a bird feeding station, insect and butterfly displays and more.
The Geneva site contains an array of native Florida plant communities from Mixed Hardwood Swamp and Mesic Hammocks to Xeric Oak, all supporting an equally diverse collection of wildlife. A hike through these habitats can reward visitors with sighting gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, grey fox.
The Ed Yarborough Nature Center at the Geneva Wilderness Area was established with the mission to learn about nature by experiencing it. It features exhibits, displays and special programs that highlight the diverse ecology of Central Florida. This facility hosts both school and public programs and is available by reservation for environmental-related meetings, field trips and activities.
Managing Agency:
Seminole County Natural Lands Program
407-665-7532
County: Seminole
Cluster Name: Not listed
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