Take a ‘Walk’ with Flagler County Land Management at Haw Creek

Published on December 04, 2025

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December 4, 2025 – Flagler County Land Management is inviting residents to round out 2025 by taking its limited guided tour – “A Walk in the Park in the Woods” – this time at Haw Creek Preserve located on County Road 2007 in the western portion of the county.

This tour meets at 8:45 a.m. sharp on December 10 at Haw Creek Preserve, 2007 County Road 2007, Bunnell. It is limited to 12 registrants, and participants are asked to arrive a little early for the safety briefing, and additional details about the two-hour hike – which is described as “easy” – on flat, compacted, smooth trail and boardwalk.

Forestry Supervisor Ralph Risch will guide the walk through a portion of the 1052-plus acres of Haw Creek Preserve. It contains some of the best-preserved floodplain hardwood forest, hydric hardwood hammock, wet flatwoods of the northeast Florida region.  

“Our Walk will focus on experiencing the broad variety of plants and animals found in this fascinating habitat,” Risch said. “Wintering Songbirds from northern states and provinces will be of particular prominence, so bring a pair of binoculars. Some interesting plants to see will include water locust tree (Gleditsia aquatica), crowpoison false garlic (Nothoscordum bivalve), and the greenfly orchid  (Epidendrum conopseum).”

Participants who register (an account must be created) – and sign the two waivers: liability and photo/video release – will meet at 8:45 a.m.

Those who are participating should:

  • Bring a water bottle
  • Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes
  • Use sunscreen and insect repellent as preferred (note: mosquitoes are reportedly “bad” this year)
  • Bring binoculars for enhanced bird watching and a birding field guide if inspired to do so
  • Dress for weather – could be cold and rainy or warm and sunny

Directions:

  • Go west along State Road 100 from the light in Bunnell for roughly 7.2 miles to its intersection with County Road 305 and turn south there
  • Continue south on County Road 305 for 4 miles to its intersection with County Road 2006 and turn west there
  • Continue west along County Road 2006 for 1 mile to its intersection with County Road 2007 and turn south there
  • Continue south along County Road 2007 for 2.2 miles, winding east and south again to reach the boat launch at Haw Creek Preserve and park there

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