Tall Cypress Natural Area
3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs
66 Acres

Habitat: Last remaining stands of basin swamp and pine flatwoods.

Vegetation: Dense canopy of cypress trees transitioning to slash pines, interspersed with willow and pond apple stands, saw palmetto thickets and sabal palm heads, slash pine, red maple, swamp lily, strangler fig, sword and leather ferns, soft-leaved wild coffee, and beauty berry.

Wildlife: Great horned owl, red-bellied and pileated woodpeckers, great egret, little blue heron, white peacock, malachite, gulf fritillary and Julia butterflies, and box turtles.

Amenities: Boardwalk, shelter, concrete trail, and interpretive signage.

 

 

 

 

 

The naturalists are always seeking ways to educate groups about the importance and the wonders of our environment.For more information, please E-mail: NatureNews@broward.org or to speak to someone about the Tall Cypress Natural Area, please call the North District office at 954-968-3890.