TOP 30 Natural history in Parrish, Florida

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Rye Preserve, located at 905 Rye Wilderness Trail in Parrish, Florida, offers visitors a chance to experience a piece of old Florida right in their own backyard. This 530-acre park is situated just northwest of the Lake Manatee Dam and features a diverse trail system that takes visitors through four unique ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks, and the river community. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot rare species such as the gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay while exploring the preserve. In addition to its natural beauty, Rye Preserve also has historical significance as it is home to the Rye Family Cemetery, a reminder of Manatee County's early pioneer history. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, with limited hours at the Ranger Station for campers during the camping season from September through May.

Sweet Bay Nursery, located at 10824 Erie Road in Parrish, Florida, is a unique institution specializing in Florida native plants for your landscape. Their mission is to help customers sustain wildlife, conserve water quality, and preserve natural history with the use of native plants. Since 1995, Sweet Bay Nursery has been serving Central Florida with a variety of native butterfly and wildlife plants, perennial wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, and grasses. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Sweet Bay Nursery can help create wildlife-friendly landscapes that enhance the beauty and value of your home or commercial site. They offer free classes on starting your own butterfly and bird garden using Florida native plants, as well as tips for attracting more butterflies and birds to your yard.