Rewilding Your Yard

Known to many as “the turtle park,” George C. McGough Nature Park is a 26-acre park nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway. The park features a shady oak hammock, butterfly garden, live animal exhibits, and a popular turtle deck overlooking a pond filled with aquatic turtles.Visitors can explore the Nature Center, home to interactive displays and live animal habitats including 19 rescued, non-releasable birds (owls, hawks & an eagle). You can also enjoy outdoor features such as picnic pavilions, a recycled-tire walking trail & playground. The park also offers hands-on environmental education programs yearly and monthly events.

McGough Nature Park

Learn how to turn your backyard into a wild oasis bursting with life and color at our Rewilding Your Yard event!

George C. McGough Nature Park

<h2>Welcome to Rewilding Your Yard!</h2>Come join us at George C. McGough Nature Park on February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) to learn about transforming your yard into a thriving ecosystem!Discover the benefits of incorporating native plants, attracting wildlife, and creating a sustainable environment right in your own backyard. We will share practical tips and tricks to get you started on your rewilding journey.Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and make a positive impact on the environment. See you there! Presented by Garden and Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

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