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Walton Scrub
Location | 10809 South Indian River Drive Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 |
Contact Number | 772-462-2526 |
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Park Information |
Overlooking the Indian River Lagoon, this 33-acre site contains many threatened and endangered species of plants that are found only in this scrub. A half- mile self-guided interpretive trail leads visitors through the site. |
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Birding |
Additional Information | Trails: A 1/2 mile self-guiding interpretive trail leads visitors through the site identifying the common plants. Habitat: Primarily scrub with some maritime hammock. Commonly seen wildlife: Gopher tortoise, sand skink and blue jay. |
Historical Interest | None |
Notes: An existing house is home to the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA), a marine research facility.