Join a SOAR (Senior Outdoor Active Recreation) trip to the Fred & Idah Schultz Nature Preserve!

January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC - 8:00 PM UTC
Northdale Park & Recreation Center, Meet at the recreation center
In-Person & Virtual (Hybrid)

This 134-acre tract was formerly used to deposit dredge material until the Schultz Preserve was restored to mangrove forest, coastal & freshwater marsh, coastal dunes and uplands. It provides important habitat for fisheries, shorebirds, mangrove specialists and upland wildlife, including bobcats, and migrating neotropical songbirds. Join us as we start the New Year off right with this 3-mile hike. Lunch to follow.

The event is free and free transportation from and to the recreation center will be provided.

Learn more about SOAR

Things to know

  • Registration is required
  • This event is free
  • Participants should meet at the recreation center entrance to take the transportation to and from the nature preserve
  • Weather related cancellations possible
  • Participants must be 50 and older
  • Maximum number of participants by meeting location
    • Northdale Park & Recreation Center - maximum of 14 participants

Things to bring

  • Appropriate walking attire and footwear
  • Bug spray
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera

Contact

For any questions email Ron Housenick or call (813) 410-4089.

Article Image Caption: Mangrove root systems act as natural filters and reduce shoreline damage from tidal surges, flooding, and wind.
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