Loxahatchee Group - Seacrest Scrub Natural Area Hike Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Jan 11, 2026; 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Loxahatchee Group

Location: Seacrest Scrub Natural Area, 3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435, USA

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Join us for an easy, guided hike through Seacrest Scrub Natural Area, a protected preserve dedicated to conserving one of the last remaining tracts of Florida scrub in southern Palm Beach County — a rare and increasingly threatened ecosystem.

We’ll cover approximately 1.5 miles over about 1.5 hours, moving at a relaxed pace with frequent pauses to observe, learn, and listen. This is not a fitness hike; it’s an opportunity to slow down and experience the landscape more deeply.

The route includes a mix of paved trail and sandy trail. Some sandy sections are loose, others more compacted, and there are exposed roots in places. Portions of the hike are shaded, while others are in full sun.

As we walk, we’ll look for evidence of gopher tortoises, a keystone species in Florida scrub ecosystems. With a bit of luck, we may even see a tortoise, but sightings are never guaranteed — part of the joy is learning how to read the land for signs of their presence.

This hike is well-suited for anyone interested in Florida’s native habitats, conservation, and experiencing a quiet preserve with a strong ecological purpose.

Level: Easy

Cost: Free

Bring: Please bring water, sun protection, and wear sturdy walking shoes.

Additional Directions: We will meet beside the information kiosk in the parking lot.

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels