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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Welcome the Fall Season in Gainesville and Alachua County
As summer winds down, make the most of Upcoming Dates:
(slightly) cooler temperatures and explore trails,
waterways and other natural attractions in North Ranger-Led Tours at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Central Florida. October 1, October 9, November 5
Florida State Parks offer outdoor hikes and unique Windsor Zucchini Festival
perspectives. Explore the 120-foot sinkhole at October 1-2
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.
Experience the past on a working 1870s farm at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Walks
Dudley Farm Historic State Park. See wildlife like October 1 and November 5
alligators, wild horses and bison at Paynes Prairie Fall Plant Sale & Orchid Show
Preserve State Park. October 22-23
See the record-breaking Giant Victoria Water UF IFAS Family Fishing Days
Lilies at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens before their October 15 and November 12
growing season ends.
Lubee Bat Conservancy Florida Bat Fest
Spot migratory birds and learn how to protect October 22
water quality on a ranger-led tour of Sweetwater
Wetlands Park. 1st Annual Florida Color Horse Club’s
Spooktacular Colors Horse Show
Beat the heat and splash into Poe Springs Park. October 22
Soak up a day on the Santa Fe River and paddle to
8 springs in 8 miles. Don’t miss additional Fall festivals and events at
VisitGainesvile.com/festivals
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