Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

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The Birds of Gainesville brochure shows kids where to look for different birds along the trail. The brochure contains illustrations of some of the more common birds and information on how to identify them through various clues.

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Trees play a vital role in their environment and in the lives of people and animals. On this adventure, learn to identify six common trees found in the area.

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Herpetology is the study of ectothermic (cold-blooded) reptiles and amphibians. This includes creatures like frogs, snakes, lizards, and salamanders. But how do we tell the difference? TRACK your Adventure

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

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Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

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