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St. John's Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

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St. John's Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

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Ancient oak canopy arching over a trail that feels genuinely untouched

St. John's Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve packs cozy nooks between towering old-growth trees and wildflower meadows that shift in character across the year. Bring a real camera — it earns the great-for-photos tag in every direction you point it.

🕐Best time to visit: Early April when the wildflower meadows are mid-bloom

8310 Co Rd 13, Hastings, FL 32145, USA

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8310 Co Rd 13, Hastings, FL 32145, USA

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