Big Bend Biodiversity Tour

See why our area is so ecologically incredible! Get up close and personal with creatures and plants galore. Join expert guide and outdoor educator, Ryan Means for this rare opportunity to tour and learn the past history of the Apalachicola Lowlands Preserve. The day-long trip stops at points along the way to the privately-owned preserve nestled deep in the Apalachicola National Forest near Sumatra, FL. Explore the longleaf pine ecosystem, pitcher plant bogs, ephemeral wetlands, and blackwater streams – home to some threatened and endangered species. Learn what makes the Florida Panhandle one of the five richest biodiversity hotspots in North America. Perfect tour for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts and ecologists. $75 tour fee includes round-trip transportation, complimentary beverages/extra water, and supports efforts to preserve the biodiversity of the southeastern Coastal Plain. Tour departs from 46 Kinsey Rd., Crawfordville, FL. 850-544-5661.