Florida Land Steward Tour at Sparkleberry Farm, Alachua County

Bill Black and Denise Matthews were recognized in 2022 as the Florida Land Steward landowners of the Year for their outstanding stewardship and outreach efforts at their Sparkleberry Farm property in Alachua County, FL. Their goal was to transform the neglected stands of pine, cypress, and hardwoods into a more productive and sustainable condition for timber production, recreation, and native flora and fauna. Join us for a tour of the property to gain some valuable, hands-on information about multiple-use forest management, and network with professionals and other landowners who share your interests. This will be a walking tour of reasonable length. Lunch will be served after the tour at the Florida Forest Service Waccasassa Forestry Center. Wear appropriate clothing for the field and bring water.

See the Sparkleberry Farm Tour 2024 Announcement here for more details. Contact Chris Demers for more information, cdemers@ufl.edu, (352) 846-2375.