Turkey creek sanctuary / nature center

One of the gems of the Palm Bay Parks system is the Turkey  Creek Sanctuary and the Margaret Hames Nature Center. Located behind the Community Center and next to the Palm Bay Library at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, the Sanctuary is over 100 acres of natural Florida along the banks of Turkey Creek.

There are jogging paths and a great boardwalk through the woods, with informational signs for wildlife and plants found in the Park. There are manatees, alligators and Florida cooters (turtles) in the creek, and you might see an otter or a gar fish. Birds abound in the old pine canopy, including  ospreys and owls.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT TURKEY CREEK

Moonlight Walk - April 3rd

Join us for a guided Moonlight Walk through Turkey Creek Sanctuary on Sat., April 3 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The walk will be preceded by a slide show at Margaret Hames Nature Center. A donation of $2.00 per person is requested. Please be sure to bring bug spray and a flashlight! For advance reservations, call (321) 676-6690. For more info, please call the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690.

Call (321) 676-6690 for more information. The Park is open from 7am till sunset or when posted. Admission is free. No smoking in the park, please don't litter or feed the wildlife.                     

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