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Bartram's Travels: Paynes Prairie Hiking Adventure with Lars Anderson   

In 1774, naturalist William Bartram called it the Great Alachua Savanna. Today, we know it as Paynes Prairie, which is a vast wetland rich in history and wildlife. In this chapter of our Bartram’s Florida series, we’ll take a leisurely three-mile stroll into the landscape that captivated the young explorer. Along the way, Lars Andersen, author of Paynes Prairie: A History and Guide, will share the prairie’s fascinating story, from its early days to the present.

Details:

  • Meeting Time: 9 a.m. at the park entrance
  • Park Fee: $5, payable at entrance on the day of the trip
  • Duration: 1.5–2 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy, mostly flat terrain. Out-and-back route; participants may turn back at any time< br>
  • Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

     

Bartram's Travels: Paynes Prairie Hiking Adventure with Lars Anderson

In 1774, naturalist William Bartram called it the Great Alachua Savanna. Today, we know it as Paynes Prairie, which is a vast wetland rich in history and wildlife. In this chapter of our Bartram’s Florida series, we’ll take a leisurely three-mile stroll into the landscape that captivated the young explorer. Along the way, Lars Andersen, author of Paynes Prairie: A History and Guide, will share the prairie’s fascinating story, from its early days to the present.

Details:

  • Meeting Time: 9 a.m. at the park entrance
  • Park Fee: $5, payable at entrance on the day of the trip
  • Duration: 1.5–2 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy, mostly flat terrain. Out-and-back route; participants may turn back at any time< br>
  • Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

     

Instructor: Lars Andersen Members: $34; General Public: $39
Course #: TRI190 | Room: Field Trip
Day of Week | Date | Time: Sa  | 2/21/2026  | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seats Available: 14
 
 

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