The sanctuary is a joint acquisition of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the State of Florida, acquired in 1995 with an addition in 2008. Vegetation is pine flatwoods, oak scrub, and freshwater depression marshes. Prescribed burning, mechanical treatment of fuels, and thinning of pines have been done to restore habitat conditions. There has been a positive response of the Florida Scrub-Jay population to habitat restoration. Several rare plants occur int he sanctuary.
Saturday, February 20 from 9 a.m. till noon
DIRECTIONS: Central Rockledge, just west of US Highway 1, 360 Barnes Boulevard
From I-95: Take Fiske Blvd., exit 195. At the intersection just north of I-95, go east on Barnes Boulevard 2.4 miles to the Sanctuary entrance and small parking area.
From US-1: Turn west onto Barnes Boulevard and travel 0.5 miles. The sanctuary entrance is on the north side of the road.
Please wear closed toe shoes and sunscreen and bring your water bottle, a snack and insect repellant. Binoculars and cameras are optional.
Email:
Phone: 321-723-3556
Website: Click to Visit
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OPEN Tue-Sun 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Closed Mondays
34-acre sanctuary with several barrier island habitats.
Barrier Island Center - Modern 5,700 sq ft educational facility with an interactive exhibit room, classroom, offices, auditorium, restrooms and gift shop.
Hiking Trail Between highway and Indian River lagoon, the .75-mile trail winds through an active restoration area.
FROM I-95: Take Melbourne Exit-180/US-192 east across the Melbourne Causeway to SR-A1A. Turn right and go 14.5 miles south on Hwy-A1A. The Center is on the left. FROM Sebastion Inlet: Go to 1.5 miles north to the Center.
Email: Phone: 321-255-4466
Website: Click to Visit
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