Chinsegut Nature Center
A University of Florida Venue
- Chinsegut Nature Preserve
- 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd.
- Brooksville, FL 34601
- 352-754-6722
The Big Pine Tract was a 420 acre addition to the Nature Center in 1989.
(Credit: Rob DeWitt)
Call for current schedule of classes and events, special holiday parties and other community happenings open to the public held on the grounds. The Conference Center is managed by USF. Events happen regularly, as do classes.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 476 (Lake Lindsey Highway) between U.S. 41 and Snow Memorial.
- Parking:
- Available and Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Trails are nature trails, and are not paved, unfortunately. Center is accessible, however, and some nature areas accessible. Call for special needs.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- School Type:
- Hands-on Nature Center for all ages.
- Reservations:
- Required. Call for class/workshop registration.
- Dress Code:
- Hiking/outdoor gear
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only. No smoking preferred during dry seasons.
- Admission Price:
- Varies depending on classes or workshop. Trails free, or donation suggested.
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Hiking
- Recreation Facilities:
- Academic Camp, Nature Center, Nature Trails, Park, Preserve, and Wildlife Center
Features
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Romance Factor:
- Strictly Platonic
- Facilities:
- Shade Available and Walkways. Nature Trails
- Worth Noting:
- Col. Robins, whose property originally began this 800+ acre site (including Conference Center) was a gold miner in Alaska, hence his naming the hill the Inuit "Chinsegut" meaning "Spirit of Lost Things."
- Payment Methods:
- Call ahead for payment for workshops if required.
