Pine Glades Natural Area

Thank you for visiting Pine Glades Natural Area and helping us document the water level and vegetation change over time from the observation platform. This photopoint at  Pine Glades overlooks a restored wetland ecosystem. Historically, portions of this area was used for agriculture and in the mid- to late-1970's ditches, dirt berms and roads were built for the establishment of a failed rural subdivision. From 1999 to 2006, Palm Beach County acquired this land for conservation and quickly worked to restore the site’s hydrology by removing the ditches, roads and berms, controlling the non-native invasive vegetation, and by installing hydrological control structures. Now, the 6,651-acre Pine Glades Natural Area attracts colorful wading birds including roseate spoonbill, great blue heron, little blue heron and white ibis. It’s a great place to capture an image in nature or bring your kayak or canoe to explore the wetlands.