Tree Hill Nature Center

09/03/2026

This cottonmouth was spotted under a child's playset. The homeowner called us and we were able to quickly take it back to the lake abutting the property where it came from. If your property is in proximity to snake habitat, there is always the chance of snakes passing through. But coexistence is possible! If we are mindful of our surroundings, we can appreciate the wildlife we share the land with. We are always happy to offer our help to the community, and venomous snake conservation is probably the biggest uphill battle in all of conservation, but sometimes we get a heartwarming message like this that reminds us what it's all about. 🐍💚

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Fall weather means more active wildlife! As temperatures start to cool, you may be more likely to find animals crossing the roads - especially easy to miss babies like this one. Roads are one of the greatest sources of mortality for snakes, and dead snakes on the road can attract other wildlife species like small mammals, hawks, vultures, and eagles who feed on the carcasses and become at risk themselves of getting killed in a vehicle collision. 🦅
You can save our native wildlife species by staying alert and driving carefully this season! Watch for snakes and other animals on the roads and give them a brake! 💚🐍

09/01/2026

Great news—. Congrats to Los Angeles Zoo, The Rattlesnake Conservancy and all involved.

See below article below.

Come visit The Rattlesnake Conservancy’s exhibit at Tree Hill Nature Center.

08/27/2026

Did you know?
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A turtle's shell is integrated within the turtle's nervous system. Nerves within the shell allow the turtle to experience pressure, pain, and temperature changes. The sensitivity of the shell can vary between species.

08/26/2026

Step into the night life of an owl! 🦉

Owls are one of nature's most fascinating nighttime hunters. From incredible hearing to nearly soundless flight, owls are perfectly equipped to sustain life after dark.

Hunting isn't all that they do! Owls are (mainly) nocturnal and spend their nights communicating, defending their territory, and caring for their young. They are key players in their environment, maintaining ecosystem balance.

Swipe through to see what an owl's life is like when the sun goes down! 🌙

08/23/2026

Get ready for Fall Birding! Part 2 of a series about migrating birds that can be found in Northeast Florida over the next couple of months.

Our next featured species is the Northern Yellow Warbler. This gorgeous ray of sunshine is the only warbler that's essentially yellow from head to tail, with wings that show brownish or olive coloring with yellow accents. Males and females look similar, although males typically show reddish streaks on the breast and belly.

This species migrates through Northeast Florida during the months of August, September, and October and spend winters in Central America and northern South America. Look for them near actively foraging for insects near the tops of tall shrubs and small trees.

Hope you get a chance to see one of these stunning birds this fall!

📷: Northern Yellow Warbler by Jay Kauffman