Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park Ranger Programs

• FIRE: FRIEND OR FOE?
  Quarterly. Learn how fire impacts the environment. Discover the benefits of prescribed fire as a management tool for healthy ecosystems, and as a tool for defending against devastating wild-fires.
  Call (904) 251-2320 for more details.
• ANIMAL INVASION
  Annual. A diversity of plant and animal species survive in Florida's tropical environment, including both native species and exotic species. These exotic, non-native animals include feral hogs, armadillos, insects, and fungi, and often compete with species native to Florida. Find out how to identify these animals and what you can help Florida's natural communities thrive with native animals.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.
• NATIVE YARDS
  Annual. Being a good steward of Florida's natural environment can start in your own backyard! You can help Florida's environment stay natural and healthy by planting native species, eradicating exotic species, and creating an earth-friendly mini-environment on your property. Learn what landscaping styles and plants will bring a diversity of native wildlife for you to enjoy.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.
• PLANT POLLUTION
  Annual. A diversity of plant and animal species survive in Florida's tropical environment, including both native species and exotic species. These exotic, non-native plants include varieties of ferns, trees, shrubs, and grasses, and often compete with species native to Florida. Find out how to identify these plants and what you can help Florida's natural communities thrive with native animals.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.
• NATURE WALK
  Quarterly. Experience the tranquility nature has to offer while traversing through the natural communities that comprise this state park. Natural ecology and cultural history are presented during an hour-long ranger-guided walk.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.
• SECRETS OF THE SALT MARSH
  Quarterly. Discover the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like those islands of the Talbot Islands State Parks complex. This ranger-guided hike along the salt marsh will help point out why these areas are one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, the many roles the salt marsh plays, the plant and animal life found in this natural community,and the impacts humans have on this system.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.
• GUIDED NATURE HIKE INTO FIRE ADAPTED ECOSYSTEMS
  Annual. This guided Ranger hike provides an informative background about the exciting natural communities that are adapted to fire at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. Explore the plants and animals that thrive in a fire maintained landscape. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, bug repellent, and sunscreen.
  Call 904-251-2320 for more details.