Alpine Groves Park of the Month

Alpine Groves park at 2060 State Road 13 has been named St. Johns County Park of the Month for September 2013. Treat yourself to a walk through the guided nature trail that ends at the beautiful St. Johns river. Feel the breeze as you walk the pier to a shaded river overlook. There is a public kayak launch ramp for water sports. Back on land visit a display of an historic citrus farm protected by mammoth live oaks.

Top your visit off with a stop at the native plant butterfly garden maintained by the Garden Club of Switzerland. See how many butterflies you can identify. This garden is a special treat for them - like a smorgasboard of all their favorite pollens.