American Wetlands Month - Hillsborough County Wetlands Tours
9 to 10 AM
May is American Wetlands Month Celebrate! Learn! Explore! Celebrate American Wetlands Month with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) and the Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department.
Learn more about the true value of wetlands to our community by joining us for our guided tours of featured Hillsborough County wetlands during the month of May.
On each tour, we will explore a unique Hillsborough County wetland to discuss and learn the importance of wetlands in our community. Natural wetlands serve as habitat for many wildlife species, provide numerous recreational opportunities, filter our drinking water and protect us from flooding
Dates and Locations
- Saturday, May 5 - Lettuce Lake Conservation Park
- Friday, May 11 - Upper Tampa Bay Trail-Lutz Lake Fern
- Saturday, May 19 - Alderman Ford Conservation Park
- Friday, May 25 - Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park
Things to know
- Cost: Free
- There is a $2 park entry fee per vehicle for up to 8 people
- Participants should meet at Lettuce Lake Visitors Center
- Under 18 must be accompanied by adult
- Walking/Hiking information: ~1 to 2 miles
- Maximum amount of participants: 40
Things to bring
- Water in refillable container
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Contact
For more information email or call either of the following people:
