We are so excited to welcome these 2 new arrivals at the Creek! Check out the video to learn more about them!
We hosted students from Good Shepherd Academy this week! Check out the baby alligator we saw on one of the boat rides 🐊.
Give us a call to schedule a trip for your students (386) 304-0778.
Our favorite time of the year is finally back! Manatees have officially returned to Spruce Creek and have been sighted all weekend! Come and grab a canoe or kayak and come visit them. Call (386) 304-0778 to make your reservation to ensure availability.
We are excited to be in the middle of our camping season here at Cracker Creek. Beautiful weather and increased wildlife sightings has made for a truly unique experience! If you are interested in group camping or any of our other services, give us a call today! (386) 304-0778
We are booking up quickly for the spring season, but we still have available dates for field trips. If you are a parent or teacher looking for a unique outdoor nature experience for your children or class, come check out Cracker Creek! We specialize in elementary education from kindergarten to 5th grade. Contact us now for your next adventure! (386) 304-0778 Check out our website!
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Canoe/kayak rentals, Eco-Pontoon Tours, and individual launches available throughout the holiday week. Looking for that last Christmas gift? Gift certificates are available through the Cracker Creek office! (386) 304-0778
We always look forward to the wild turkeys returning to the area. We’re averaging between 15-20 per day. Unfortunately the peacocks don’t like to share their space very much.
Give us a call to schedule your next canoe, kayak, or eco-pontoon tour! (386) 304-0778
One of the first major signs that Fall is upon us, is the arrival of the wild turkeys. Eastern wild turkeys are found all throughout Florida. They prefer forested habitats such as hardwoods, pines, and cypress swamps. Their diet, depending on time of year and habitat, consists of seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects.
We have had significant flooding in the Spruce Creek area after last weeks rain, this has driven many creatures up from the wetlands searching for higher ground. This Eastern Yellow Rat Snake was photo captured resting in a tree limb that had fallen during the storm. This non-venomous snake species is common amongst the wetlands and pineland’s of Florida and is nonaggressive unless provoked.
Creek Rising…..again! A year ago this weekend we experienced record shattering rainfall and flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Fast forward one year later, no hurricane , but much of Volusia County is under flash flood warnings associated with wet weather that just won’t go away. Spruce Creek is overflowing its banks in our area with water levels approaching those of Fall 2022 and more rain in the forecast. Flooding like this is not a once in a century event anymore. #herewegoagain #mothernatureincharge
Back to School - Come Back to the Creek!
We are so excited to announce the arrival of 5 new baby peacock chicks! This is the first time in 3 years that we have had a successful hatching, and this is the 2nd one this summer! Our peacocks are free range and susceptible to predation by native wildlife. Fingers crossed for our new little ones.
Cracker Creek Honey Bees
Check out our newest video for our summer education series, "Cracker Creek Honey Bees"
Finishing up a busy month of April with Deltona Lakes Elementary. More fun to come in May! Now scheduling end of year field trips and summer camps. Give us a call (386) 304-0778 or email: [email protected].
