Woodmont Natural Area — Attraction in Tamarac

This is a 21.1 acres is the largest remaining natural area in Tamarac. It was opened to the public on August 7, 1999 which just happens to be the same day my daughter was born making this natural area 19 years old this August. This area was originally slated to be developed but it was saved in 1992 with money from Trust for Public Lands and an ESL program.

In this area you will find slash pines, a wetland of cypress and red maples, ferns, beautyberry, fire bush, wild coffee, and wild lime. Wildlife include migrating birds, resident birds, snakes, lizards, and butterflies. A 1,615-foot-long concrete pedestrian trail goes through the pine flatwoods and there is 2,154-foot boardwalk that travels over the wetlands. This park has a picnic table, signs, benches, and a bike rack. If you have a smart phone you can snap a picture of the QR codes on the e naturalist signs and get a guided tour. On the fourth Saturday of the month October through May volunteers meet to remove invasive plants. Night hikes are held for a $5 fee and can be arranged by calling Quiet Waters Park.

I had a great time walking around Woodmont. When I pulled into the parking lot there was a BSO deputy parked in the lot which made me feel safe as I walked by and he waved. I was especially glad to have seen him because later on as I walking through an unpaved path I came upon crime scene tape which I was a little disturbed by. Possible site of a crime scene aside this is a really lovely place to visit. I am glad Tamarac decided to save it instead of turning it into...

Woodmont Natural Area is a small loop trail through a flat woodland/"marsh" preserve in Tamarac. This 15 minute paved path has a section of boardwalk and is mostly shaded throughout the day.

Highlights were an abundance of butterfly, bird, and bee varieties. Today we saw American Redstarts, Cardinals, Bluejays, Red Bellied Woodpeckers, and other common locals. Viceroy, Sulfur, Zebra wing, and a Ruddy Daggerwing butterflies were busy pollinating the wild coffee. There is an active hive about 1,000 feet in on the left side of the trail with hundreds of busy honey bees minding their business.

Drawbacks are that there is no public restroom, the trail markers are mostly sun faded beyond reading, and the trail has some garbage in visible, but inaccessible, parts...

I definitely enjoy the visit to this park. It has something very magical m; the park is a National preservation with that I mean; that you will be able to see and feel that this park has life and vibes.

If you get to visit this park in different hours you always are going to feel and experience the nature speaking to you in so many ways that it’s impressive..

If you visit this park almost at the sunset hours you might get scared with the strong and variable sounds.

This place definitely will make you feel like if you were in the jungle far from the city.

Amazing

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