Alderman's Ford Nature Preserve will be open on Saturday and Sunday, and closed Monday through Friday until further notice to allow for scheduled habitat restoration activities. These efforts help maintain the health and resilience of the preserve's natural ecosystems. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Management at (813) 672-7876.
Alderman’s Ford Preserve is 985 acres that serves as a portion of the South Hillsborough Wildlife Corridor, and provides a connection between other publicly owned lands along the Alafia River.
Natural habitats within the site include:
- Bottomland forest
- Seepage slopes
- Creeks
- Xeric hammock
- Remnant sandhill
- Pine flatwoods
Listed animal species, including Sherman’s fox squirrel, sandhill crane, and gopher tortoise are also known to be residents on the site.