Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest

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Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest

Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest canoe trip

With unique natural surroundings and rare plants, birds, reptiles, fish and mammals, the Francis Beidler Forest offers nature lovers quite a treat. Maintained by the Audubon Society, this retreat from busy city life may be just what you need to renew your spirit and get in touch with nature. With a boardwalk creating a path through the forest, you have an easy way to get through.

Boardwalk at Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest

The Boardwalk offers visitors a great way to get a taste of all the forest and swamp have to offer, and you can take a guided tour with a skilled naturalist who will point out all the details that make this place so special. So take this opportunity to commune with nature, catch a glimpse of rare plants and animals and learn a little more about this beautiful environment.

Canoe Trip at Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest

Hop in a canoe at the Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest and glide past 1,000-year-old Bald Cypress and Tupelo Gum trees as you learn about the importance of this unique and stunning ecosystem. This is the largest remaining group of these types of trees, and a canoe trip is a great way to get close to them and learn more about their history. You will canoe deep into the swamp and experience the vegetation and wildlife that makes up this area. This memorable experience will have you making your way between cypress knees and through small creek channels; it does require some previous canoeing experience. Both 2 and 4 hour canoe trips are offered. Children must be 6 years or older for the 2 hour trip, and 8 years or older for the 4 hour trip.

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