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On Earth Day, here's a short list of some favorite North Central Florida nature spots

A group of alligators sit in the water of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, a popular outdoor destination in North Central Florida. (Kristin Chermont Spina/WUFT News)
A group of alligators sit in the water of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, a popular outdoor destination in North Central Florida. (Kristin Chermont Spina/WUFT News)

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22 since 1970, is a day to appreciate the natural beauty of the planet.

To celebrate, we asked people around the University of Florida’s campus for their favorite nature spot in North Central Florida and why.

Among those mentioned:

Jadyn is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

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