Come see the Sanctuary by water
The Turkey Creek Sanctuary is a small nature reserve in the city of Palm Bay in Brevard County, Florida, and incorporates both salty hammock and sand pine ridge habitats. The sanctuary is part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program. It has 1.85 miles (3 km) of boardwalk paths and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of jogging trails through native forest to Turkey Creek, an excellent site for seeing birds, turtles, manatees, alligators as well as other local wildlife; there is a canoe deck on the creek. The creek is an important breeding ground for both salt and fresh water fish. The Sanctuary is part of the East Florida section of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
The property was donated to the Florida Audubon Society and the city of Palm Bay in 1978, and fundraising to conserve the area began in 1981. By 1994 113 acres (46 ha) was under the protection of the voluntary management committee. The park is open daily, from 7am to sunset.
The Margaret Hames Nature Center was opened in 1992 and offers environmental education programs, including nature day camps
The Turkey Creek Sanctuary is a small nature reserve in the city of Palm Bay in Brevard County, Florida, and incorporates both salty hammock and sand pine ridge habitats. The sanctuary is part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program. It has 1.85 miles (3 km) of boardwalk paths and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of jogging trails through native forest to Turkey Creek, an excellent site for seeing birds, turtles, manatees, alligators as well as other local wildlife; there is a canoe deck on the creek. The creek is an important breeding ground for both salt and fresh water fish. The Sanctuary is part of the East Florida section of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
The property was donated to the Florida Audubon Society and the city of Palm Bay in 1978, and fundraising to conserve the area began in 1981. By 1994 113 acres (46 ha) was under the protection of the voluntary management committee. The park is open daily, from 7am to sunset.
The Margaret Hames Nature Center was opened in 1992 and offers environmental education programs, including nature day camps
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Kayak ToursKayak Tours leave from our Palm Bay Location located on the beautiful and unspoiled Turkey Creek; this is the perfect launch spot so all you have to do is enjoy the beauty and wonders of the natural environment! You’ll take a leisurely paddle into the captivating, primitive, meandering Turkey Creek Sanctuary. You will learn about a forest of trees that grows directly from the creek floor as well as along the banks. Your skilled, experienced guide will explain why a thriving estuary is so important to protecting the inland environment and to support so many species of wildlife throughout the river and bays, including manatee, dolphin, tarpon, turtles, and many more. |
Paddle Board ToursPaddle Board Tours launch from our beach on Turkey Creek and paddle to the Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Along the way we will paddle where the manatees play in the warm water, maybe view an alligator and enjoy the birds and the scenery on a very flat, peaceful, flowing creek bed. Your experienced guide will explain why a thriving estuary is so important to protecting the inland environment and to supporting many species of wildlife throughout the river and bays. |
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Specialty Tours
Join us on one of our incredible and unforgettable specialty kayak tours! Available by reservation only, don't miss your opportunity to check out Samson Island Nature Preserve, a Sunrise or Sunset tour, Palm Bay/Indian River Tours, or Bioluminescent Tours!
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