Geneva Wilderness Area And Ed Yarborough Nature Center

                

   

ATTENTION CLOSURE: Geneva Wilderness Area will be closed during a restoration project beginning Saturday, April 27 through May 19. This project will improve habitat for gopher tortoises and other upland species with partial funding through the US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners in Wildlife Program. For more information, please check this website or call 407-665-2214.

The Geneva Wilderness Area is a 180 acre site that lies to the south of the Geneva community on SR 426 in East Seminole County. The Geneva site contains an array of native Florida plant communities from Mixed Hardwood Swamp and Mesic Flatwoods, Scrubby Flatwoods and a lake system, all supporting an equally diverse collection of wildlife. A hike through these habitats can reward visitors with sighting gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, grey fox, sandhill cranes, and other wading birds.  One primitive campsite is available for reservation.

The Ed Yarborough Nature Center at the Geneva Wilderness Area was established with the mission to learn about nature by experiencing it. It features exhibits and displays that highlight the diverse ecology of Central Florida. This is a facility that hosts environmental education and outreach for schools, private and public programs, and is available by reservation for  meetings. Amenities include a nature center/meeting room with exhibits and live displays, A/V equipment and screen, kitchen facilities (without stove), and restrooms.   For information on fees, please contact 407-665-2211

MORE INFORMATION:

Reserve Campsite
Natural Lands Program
Who was Ed Yarborough?
Environmental Education
Land Management Plan
Geneva Wilderness Area Trails Map and Brochure

Other Conservation Lands
Little Big Econ State Forest
 

 Hours of Operation and Contact Information
Open Dawn to Dusk
Natural Lands Program
3485 N. CR 426
Geneva, FL 32732

Phone: 407-665-2211
FAX: 407-665-2215