About Us
Shady Grove Preserve is a unique blend of native Florida habitats and
modern conservation facility. Dedicated to preserving and enriching our
native habitats,
and peoples’ understanding and enjoyment of them.
Shady Grove Preserve gives visitors first hand insights
into how its many ecosystems work together -- in harmony -- to support
abundant life.
The old growth forest at
Shady Grove Preserve is grand and impressive but contrary to popular
belief, trees don’t live forever. Drought, flood, hurricanes, and even
old age all take their toll.
The wood mill at Shady
Grove Preserve is an example of how the circle of life can be sustained
to the benefit of all. When trees die at Shady Grove Preserve, we
harvest them and cut them into
lumber.
Our barns are built from
our own beetle-kill and drought-kill Pine. Our hard woods are used by
skilled craftsmen and craftswomen to build
musical instruments and
fine furniture.
If you like what you see, we invite you to donate something to help
us keep building and growing a sustainable Shady Grove Preserve.
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