Join us on a guided hike in a conservation park or nature preserve!
Join a Lithia Springs Park Ranger on the trail to explore the Fish Hawk Creek Nature Preserve! You'll start at Lithia Springs Conservation park and hike through the preserve, learning about the unique flora and fauna of the area.
This hike is about 3.2 miles of varying difficulty but provide a wide range of sights and experiences.
The FishHawk Creek Preserve is a 3,286-acre site located in southeastern Hillsborough County. The preserve is located along the riparian corridor of FishHawk Creek, a significant tributary of the Alafia River. As a result, the acquisition and protection of the Fish Hawk Creek Nature Preserve has provided an essential link in assuring the long-term protection of a significant regional habitat corridor. While you may see the preserve's name sake, the osprey (also known colloquially as a fish hawk), there are also many opportunities to see an array of wildlife on the preserve.
Things to know
- Cost: $5
- Register before the event
- Minimum age requirement: 10 years or older
- Maximum participants: 15
- Hike length: 3.2 miles
- Meet at the trailhead shelter
Things to bring
- Closed-toe shoes (required)
- Water in refillable container (required)
- Binoculars
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Hat
- Snacks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Contact
If you have any questions, please email Ashley Martin or call (813) 365-5275.