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Brooker Creek Offers Family Fun, Education

Not only is the preserve a local paradise, the activities are endless for nature lovers of any age.

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Located in East Lake, Brooker Creek Preserve is complete with 8700 acres of natural bliss plus a 25,000 square-foot Environmental Education Center.

Among the hiking and walking trails, visitors are almost guaranteed sights of some of the preserve's most popular species, from birds of prey to alligators.

The preserve hosts events pretty much every month, all year long. Whether it's a herpetology lecture with a frog sounds hike or a nature photography tour, the expertise at Brooker Creek promises guests an enjoyable visit.

For more information on Brooker Creek, visit the preserve online.

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