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Tree Hill Nature Center - Jacksonville, Florida |
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| The Tree Hill Nature Center, located immediately adjacent to Lone Star Road in the Arlington Section of Jacksonville, is a nonprofit 50-acre urban wildlife preserve offering unspoiled forest, swamps, freshwater streams, gardens, nature trails and exhibits and has been in existence for three decades. The well maintained trails (of which there are three of varying lengths) cumulatively total about 1.2 miles. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children over three years of age. |
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friendly enthusiastic employees and well maintained grounds make every
visit to the Tree Hill Nature Center a pleasant experience. Being
located in the middle of an urban setting, the diversity of wildlife
present does not equal that of more rural areas such as the University
of Florida Nature Trails. However, some species such as the Gopher
Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) are found here in respectable
numbers. Fortunately for those of us interested in mollusks, the center
supports a healthy molluscan population. (a list
of species identified thus far is presented below) Since parking
is limited in conjunction with the fact that Tree Hill is utilized by
the Duval County School System for environmental education, parking at
times can be difficult. The large funeral home parking lot nearby on the
corner of Lillian and Lone Star Roads can be
used if necessary. |
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Selection of terrestrial species found at Tree Hill (10/17-18/2007) |
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