Explore the nature trail that links the neighborhoods of Victoria Park in DeLand, Florida, winding through nature preserve and landscaped streets. Pause and reflect gazing at the waterlillies at one of the ponds. Watch the Sandhill Cranes circle the sky, or keep an eye out for a gopher tortoise. Whether you walk the trail for fitness or for education, you will have many opportunities to be mesmerized by nature’s splendor…right in your own backyard.

Conservationists have asked us to kindly put forth these do’s and don'ts: 

• No touching or harassing of any protected species, such as the gopher tortoise, indigo snake, scrub-jay or sandhill crane. 
• No audible disturbances of any kind, especially near nesting sites. 
• No planting of exotic, invasive or ornamental plant species; mowing or chopping of native vegetation; or feeding wildlife. 
• All pets, particularly cats, must be on leashes.
• No motor-operated vehicles in nature area.