Boyd Hill Nature Preserve has reopened after Hurricane Milton, but cleanup efforts continue. Located at 1101 Country Club Way S, the preserve still needs help clearing debris from the trails and Pioneer Settlement.

The Friends of Boyd Hill, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program are calling for volunteers to assist in raking and removing tree debris. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves and rakes if they have them. As a thank-you, all volunteers will receive a free lunch.

The cleanup event takes place on October 26 from 9am-noon. Those interested can register online.

Help clean up the trails at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Residents can also have some fun at the preserve this weekend. Boyd Hill is bringing its haunted trails to life for one weekend only, offering thrilling adventures through its eerie pathways. Two spooky options will be available, and spots are expected to fill up fast, so early registration is encouraged.

The family-friendly “Spooky Swamp” hike takes place on Friday, October 25, with timeslots at 7:30pm, 8pm, and 8:30pm. This one-hour hike, suitable for all ages, costs $10 per person. Click here to reserve a spot. .

For adults seeking a more intense experience, “Terrors in the Trees” offers a scarier hike for participants 18 and older. It happens on Saturday, October 26, with the same time slots available. The one-hour adventure is priced at $15 per person. Guest scan register for the event online.