Join ACT and USGS for a guided amphibian hike of Prairie Creek Preserve!

Visit the 2025 Amphibian Week page!

The hike will be led by William "Jamie" Barichivich is a Wildlife Biologist at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.

WHAT TO BRING

Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Avoid bug spray if possible and layer up.

WHEN

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
6PM to 7PM

WHERE

Prairie Creek Preserve 7204 SE CR 234, Gainesville, FL 32641

ABOUT THE PRESERVE

Prairie Creek Preserve and the surrounding 1,150 acres were purchased by ACT from 2005 to 2015. Over 500 acres were then added to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, while another 96 acres were added to Alachua County Forever’s Conservation Lands Program. The remainder comprises Prairie Creek Preserve, a 606-acre nature preserve that includes Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery, a natural burial ground that also conserves land.

ACCESS INFO

• Prairie Creek Preserve provides public trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding.

• The trails are unpaved and in some places can be muddy, uneven, or wet.

• Dogs are welcome.

• The preserve closes at dark.

REGISTRATION

Contact Alachua Conservation Trust by email at info@alachuaconservationtrust.org to RSVP or for more information. RSVP encouraged but not required.

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