A "Flagship" sanctuary, the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is the first property that was purchased by the Brevard County EEL Program. This 470-acre forest is part of a sanctuary network that the EEL Program is working to establish in the county.
Located in the southern limits of the City of Titusville, the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary preserves a diversity of natural habitats. Several miles of hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
Wildlife observation, nature photography, and hiking are popular recreational activities. The Management & Education Center interprets the Sanctuary's unique natural features for visitors of all ages and abilities.
There are five basic habitat types: oak scrub, mesic and hydric hammock, wet prairie, and pine flatwood. Wildlife species found here include the Eastern indigo snake, Florida scrub lizard, gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, and bobcat.
A wonderful wealth of plant life also abounds as both temperate (northern) and subtropical (southern) species grow in the Sanctuary together.
The Hernandez-Capron Trail and the Addison/Ellis Canal are outstanding cultural resources. These features tell stories that offer visitors a peek into Brevard's unique history.
Pets and Smoking are not allowed in EEL Program Sanctuaries and Conservation Areas. We hope you understand that these rules are necessary to protect and preserve our sensitive ecosystems. Thank you for your cooperation!
Pets and Smoking are not allowed in EEL Program Sanctuaries and Conservation Areas. We hope you understand that these rules are necessary to protect and preserve our sensitive ecosystems. Thank you for your cooperation!
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Forest Funday for Children |
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at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville Springtime in the Forest Third Sunday monthly, begins at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call: 321.264.5185 |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Friends of the Enchanted Forest |
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Volunteer organization that helps the Enchanted Forest with programs, activities and volunteers. The speaker this month is the Friends webmaster, David N. Rich, speaking on the Friends of the Enchanted Forest website. |
| Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Work Day at Indian Mound Station Sanctuary |
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Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Join us and help remove trash at the Indian Mound Station Sanctuary. Location: In north Titusville, on Parrish Road, 1/2 mile East of Holder Road. Be sure to bring water, insect repellant, hat and gloves. Also wear old clothes and close toed shoes. For more information, call 321.264.5185 |
| Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Garden Volunteers |
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at the Enchanted Forest Help the 'Deadheaders' tend the gardens Schedule varies. Please Call for Times & Upcoming Dates: 321.264.5185 |
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Forest Funday for Children |
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at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville Third Sunday monthly, begins at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call: 321.264.5185 |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Friends of the Enchanted Forest |
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Volunteer organization that helps the Enchanted Forest with Please join us. For info: 321.264.5185 |
| Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
| Saturday, July 5, 2008 - Garden Volunteers |
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at the Enchanted Forest Help the 'Deadheaders' tend the gardens Schedule varies. Please Call for Times & Upcoming Dates: 321.264.5185 |
| Saturday, July 5, 2008 - Guided Hikes at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary |
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A trained guide leads a one hour hike through the trails of the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and talks about native plants, habitats, historical and cultural points of interest. Please dress for dirt trails and bring water. Hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The needs of the hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the event by any person wishing assistance. |
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management and Education Center provides interpretive educational exhibits, two 25 - person capacity classrooms, offices, a reference library, restrooms, and a gift shop. In addition, the Center features an exterior screened porch and walkway, an outdoor amphitheater, and the Enchanted Crossing — an interpretive nature trail with a stabilized surface for universal accessibility.
A primary goal for the Center is to be a model of universal accessibility to outdoor areas. All features of the Center and interpretive trail are focused on accessibility for all people regardless of age or ability.
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary amphitheatre is situated under an ancient oak tree in a mesic hammock. It provides a shaded outdoor venue for cultural events, educational programs, lectures, and presentations. Ideal for scheduling field trips and group gatherings, the amphitheatre is also a quiet place for casual visitors to rest and reflect.
Located near the Education and Management Center and close to the parking area, a paved trail makes the amphitheatre easily accessible.
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Gift Shop is located in the Management and Education Center. It is a small shop with affordable prices offering a unique collection of souvenirs, educational merchandise and decorator items that reflect the Sanctuary and its habitat. Shop here for t-shirts and gifts, as well as home and garden decor.
Staffed by The Friends of The Enchanted Forest, a non-profit volunteer organization, proceeds from sales directly support the operation and maintenance of the Sanctuary.
The 393-acre Sanctuary offers a shaded environment to hike and view nature and wildlife where plant and animal diversity abounds! It is one of the few places in Brevard County where subtropical and temperate plant species are found together, and where exposed layers of coquina rock that form the Atlantic Coastal Ridge can be viewed. Hikers frequently report sightings of wildlife species such as the gopher tortoise, Florida scrub lizards, and sometimes the resident bobcat.
As you descend fifteen to twenty feet from the desert-like scrub on the ancient Atlantic Coastal Ridge into the shadowy, moist Mesic Hammock with its huge canopy, you might glimpse a gopher tortoise, and you will certainly notice the many different species of trees and shrubs.Where the plants of the temperate climate overlap the plants of the sub-tropics in a memorable display—you are on an Isotherm.
As you sit under the "Ancient Oak" listening to the song birds, your mind may wander back to days when the Ais Indians roamed these woods. Or to the time when General Hernandez built his road through the area in the 1830’s.On the Coquina Ridge, you will see where the potentially devastating Addison Canal met its fate in the 1930's.
Your journey will lead you through timeless scrub, mesic and hydric ecosystems that are home to a wide variety of endangered and threatened species. It’s a journey you won't soon forget.
For additional Recreation Sanctuaries see Recreation Guide
The EEL Program's first Management & Education
Center...
This 428-acre sanctuary is the flagship
of the EEL Program and was purchased because of its unique geology
and high biological
diversity. The sanctuary is one of the few places in Brevard where
visitors can experience majestic oak hammocks, wetlands, and the
Atlantic Coastal Ridge in one short hike. The Enchanted Forest
Management and Education Center is a modern educational facility
complete with classrooms, an interactive exhibit room, a library,
offices, restrooms, and a gift shop. Hiking
through any number of trails at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
may bring you
in sight of Florida scrub lizards, green
anoles, gopher tortoises, bobcats, woodpeckers, and a variety
of butterflies. The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is also rich in
local
history. Cultural features such as the Addison/Ellis Canal and
the Hernandez-Capron Trail tell the story of Brevard County’s
past.
More about Management & Education Centers
Size: 428 acres
Management Region: North, Ph: 321-264-5185
Just
south of the City of Titusville
444 Columbia Boulevard, Titusville
From I-95 southbound take
SR-50 to first light, turn right and go east 4 miles on SR-405.
The Sanctuary entrance is on the north side of SR-405 across from
the Space Coast Regional Airport.
From I-95 northbound take
SR-407 north to SR-405 and go east through two lights. The entrance
is on the north side of SR-405, 0.25 miles past the second light.
From US Hwy the entrance is 0.5 miles west of US Hwy 1 on SR-405.
Habitats: scrub, mesic hammock, hydric hammock, wet prairie, and pine flatwoods
Wildlife: Florida scrub lizard, white-tailed deer, eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise, bobcat, pileated woodpecker, butterflies, wild turkey
ADA Accessible: parking,
restrooms, amphitheater, paved nature trail, guided electric cart
tour, Management and Education Center with
interactive exhibit room, drinking fountains
Dos & Don'ts: 1) Climbing rocks at the Forest is prohibited.
2) Eat food in the picnic area only and put all trash in receptacles.
3) Pets, smoking, alcohol, motorized vehicles, and firearms are
prohibited. 4) Removal of plants, animals, archeological, or cultural
resources is prohibited. 5) Do not feed, disturb, or harm wildlife.
6) Stay on the trail for personal safety and protection of the
natural environment.
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Volunteers are essential to the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary. Join in the fun while you help preserve the Sanctuary's natural beauty for the future.
Here are just some of the ways you can become involved and share your talents...
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...the possibilities are endless! |
Join the 'Deadheaders'
Be a Garden Volunteer at the Enchanted Forest
Tend the gardens
and learn about native plants,
pollinators and butterflies.
Be a Friend !
Find out more about the
Friends of The Enchanted Forest
A non-profit volunteer organization committed to assisting the EEL Program with its conservation
of The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, and to educate visitors about the unique geology and biodiversity at the sanctuary.
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary (EFS) is located in south Titusville on Columbia Boulevard (SR 405). Study trips correlated to Sunshine State Standards and FCATs are offered for schools by the Sanctuary. These study trips concentrate on science and math standards in a unique way.
The philosophy of the study trips for grades K-5 is to expose students to the outdoors to create an awareness and appreciation for local plants, animals, and ecosystems.
For middle and high school students, our philosophy encourages exploration of land and habitat management, human impacts upon the environment, and personal reflection of environmental stewardship.
The study trips include an interactive hike, exploration of exhibits and nature-based activities.
To schedule a study trip for your class, please call the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary at 321-264-5185. The calendar books quickly, so call as far ahead of your desired date as you can!
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Sanctuary Hours
Tuesday through Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Ph: 321-264-5185
Fx: 321-264-5190
Regarding Email Sent to Staff:
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
444 Columbia Boulevard, Titusville FL 32780
Ph: 321-264-5185
Fx: 321-264-5190
OFFICE LOCATOR — From I-95 southbound take SR-50 to first light, turn right and go east 4 miles on SR-405. The Sanctuary entrance is on the north side of SR-405 across from the Space Coast Regional Airport.
From I-95 northbound take SR-407 north to SR-405 and go east through two lights. The entrance is on the north side of SR-405, 0.25 miles past the second light. From US Hwy the entrance is 0.5 miles west of US Hwy 1 on SR-405.
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