Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area

Emeralda Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Emeralda Marsh Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 7,000 acres in north central Lake County, along the east side of Lake Griffin. The St. Johns River Water Management District is in the process of restoring the wetlands on this area, which provide waterfowl feeding and nesting sites as well as a wintering ground for sandhill cranes. Bald eagles soar overhead year-round but are most abundant in winter and spring. The wetlands also attract white pelican, purple gallinule, limpkin, glossy and white ibis, wood stork, alligator, and otter. The area is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Each spring large flocks of bobolinks may be seen near the entrances along Emeralda Island Road. Visitors may hike along levees and other marked trails to view wildlife in the hammocks, pastures, and extensive sawgrass and wet prairie marshes. (excerpted from myfwc.com).

Emeralda Island Hunting Retreat

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Emeralda Island Hunting Retreat is a unique property in Lake County that offers recreational activities for everyone. This private hunting retreat includes a 1,840 SQ FT 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house as well as two covered shooting ranges. Surrounded by 6,500 acres from the Emeralda Marsh Waterfowl Management Area. This management area allows only waterfowl hunting and has populations of deer and turkey that receive no hunting pressure. The unique location would easily draw game on to the property from the surrounding area. Emeralda Island Hunting Retreat is made up of beautiful live oak hammocks, pasture, and marsh. The wetlands could create private water-fowling opportunities in an area that holds ducks but receives public hunting pressure. The Argo amphibious ATV provides fun recreational wetlands opportunities and can be included with the sale. This secluded treat is only minutes away from boat ramps with access the Emeralda Marsh as well as the Harris Chain which provide some of the premier fishing in the state. This property is perfect for the avid outdoors man.

Birds and Bicycles - Lake County Podcast Episode 28

Enjoy a natural adventure at Emeralda Marsh, one of the most beautiful parks in all of Florida, during this event hosted by the Trout Lake Nature Center and Lake County Parks & Trails. Bicycle, walk or hop on a hayride on the six miles of levees throughout the park. Vistas of blue sky, water, sable palms and water birds will surround participants. Stationed birders, biologist, naturalist and working artists, will inform and inspire participants. Visit troutlakenature.org or lakecountyfl.com for details.

Paddling through Sweet Marsh

In the early days of spring, one aquatic outfitter is taking paddlers into an Iowa marsh. This crisp, early spring immersion brings Iowans of all paddling abilities directly into the sights and sounds of bird migration.

Original broadcast date: May 24, 2017
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Iowa Outdoors is a series produced by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that highlights outdoor recreation, environmental issues, conservation initiatives, and Iowa's outdoor natural resources.

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Part 2 of my over night at
Lake Griffin State Park