Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, located at 1101 Country Club Way S, has reopened following Hurricane Milton, but cleanup efforts are still underway. The preserve is seeking volunteers to help clear debris from the trails and Pioneer Settlement.

The Friends of Boyd Hill, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program are teaming up for a community cleanup event on October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves and rakes if available. As a token of appreciation, all volunteers will receive a free lunch.

Those interested in lending a hand can register online.

Enjoy haunted trails at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

In addition to the cleanup, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is offering some spooky fun this weekend with its haunted trail events. Two options are available, and early registration is recommended as spots are expected to fill up quickly.

The family-friendly “Spooky Swamp” hike takes place on Friday, October 25, with time slots at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. This one-hour hike, suitable for all ages, costs $10 per person. Reserve your spot here.

For those seeking a more intense experience, “Terrors in the Trees” offers a scarier hike for participants 18 and older. It will be held on Saturday, October 26, during the same time slots. The one-hour adventure costs $15 per person, and guests can register online.