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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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