Natural Area Teaching Laboratory — Attraction in Gainesville

UF wifi is available in the bench seating area at the trailhead closest to the parking garage by SWRC. If you're looking for a cool spot to study, hit it up. It's an underutilized pleasantry by many students. Researchers/scientists have really developed and maintained a diverse ecosystem. By following the board walk and exploring the grid-work of trails beyond, patrons can read small cards or kiosks as they go to learn about the ecology, plants, and wildlife in the area. It's usually quiet; you can snag a brief trail run after you lift, go read, or find a surprisingly quiet spot to get away from the usual bustle even if you're dependent on the bus (just head to the gym and go behind the parking garage across...

I love this set of trails right next to cultural plaza! There are 4 separate and distinct ecosystems, with the first one you encounter being a student-made storm water ecological enhancement project. It feels like a small escape from campus as you step into the wetland. You are guaranteed to see great egrets and little blue herons.

They also have a preserved hard pine forest, which has been dwindling in Florida.

The map is a bit hard to follow as there are more walkways...

it is always great to get out on the trails and see what wildlife is in the area. The platform makes it seem like you're actually walking right on the water's surface. while we were out today, we saw a blue herring, a group of wood ducks, a hawk, and some tree frogs. A great place to get away for...