Edward Ball Nature Trail on the University of West Florida campus
Posted in Pensacola, Uncategorized on February 5, 2009
One of our favorite places to take a walk in Pensacola is the UWF Edward Ball Nature Trail. It is a great place to wander around looking for animals. There are fantastic photo spots as well. As you wander through the woods, you come to a beautiful boardwalk. The boardwalk was restored after a 2004 hurricane, but you can still see remnants of Hurricane Ivan.
Sitting on one of the many benches
We saw a lot of wildlife…the kids spotted most of it on their own! While we were wandering, we saw turtles, a rabbit, birds, butterflies, and a SNAKE! Big S found it first and pointed at it saying “Mommy…look at the big worm!” After I secretly freaked, I told him it was a snake and we never touch snakes. The snake didn’t seem bothered by my children screaming but he was not happy when I snapped this picture.
Jen – those are truly adorable!
What beautiful shots! It always amazes me how happy a nature walk makes young kids – a great thing to remember during those long lazy days of summer
Your kids are too, too darling! And that snake… seriously icky!
I love the looks on the kids faces in these photos. They’re great – obviously enjoying their “discoveries” on your nature walk.
Jen – Hurricane was in 2004! How could you forget???
Deb Douma–Good night…we have had so many hurricanes I get them all mixed up!!! I changed the date…thanks for pointing it out!
fabulous pics. and totally adorable children!
Nature centers seem to be great places for kids. The center near our house has a nice trail and tons of programs geared to families and homeschoolers.
It’s the place I regularly walk most of the year…just a big kid myself, I guess
Dominique
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It always amazes me how much children can find to explore inside a few square miles. Nature walks are just about my favorite kind of outing. These are lovely pix.
Really adorable photos! They made me smile!