FIELD TRIP: Sebastian Inlet State Park

Thu Mar 26 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am UTC-04:00

Sebastian Inlet State Park | Melbourne Beach

Pelican Island Audubon Society
Publisher/HostPelican Island Audubon Society
FIELD TRIP: Sebastian Inlet State Park
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Steve Palmquist leads a field trip to Sebastian Inlet State Park.
About this Event

Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026

Location: Sebastian Inlet State Park, north entrance, 9700 South Highway A1A

Trip Leader Name: Steve Palmquist

Trip Leaders Contact information: 561-703-8763

Trip/area Description: On this walk, Guide Steve Palmquist will introduce participants to the many and varied native plants along a park trail. Participants will learn to identify plants and learn ways to introduce Florida native plants into their own yards.

Sebastian Inlet State Park lies within a beautiful stretch of barrier island along central Florida’s east coast where land meets sea. Sebastian Inlet is a manmade cut through the barrier island. This main feature of the park connects the Atlantic Ocean with one of the most biodiverse estuaries in the world, the Indian River Lagoon. Stretching over three miles of barrier island, the park spans 1,000 acres.

Duration of trip: 2-3 hours

Walking distance (if applicable): ~3 miles on firm pathways

Degree of difficulty: Not difficult walking.

Where to meet: the northeastern-most parking lot on the north side of the inlet

Time of meeting: 8:00 am

Limit to number of participants: No limit.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, United States

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