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Milton “Buddy” Hopkins Memorial Nature Preserve
Walk a one-mile boardwalk loop around a grassy wetland with viewing platforms and year-round chances to spot local and migratory birds.
Entrance to the Hopkins nature preserve. · City of Fitzgerald; photographer unspecified · Credits & licenses
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- Milton “Buddy” Hopkins Memorial Nature Preserve entrance
City of Fitzgerald; photographer unspecified · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageCity of Fitzgerald photograph; capture date undisclosed.
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What to expect
Walk a one-mile boardwalk loop around a grassy wetland with viewing platforms and year-round chances to spot local and migratory birds.
Fitzgerald · Free public trail · 45–90 minutes
Milton “Buddy” Hopkins Memorial Nature Preserve · Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Daylight use only
Use only during daylight and check with Fitzgerald Leisure Services after storms or maintenance.
- One-mile wetland loop
- Boardwalk and viewing platforms
- About 100 bird species observed across the year
Before you go 
- The preserve is for daylight use only.
- Bring water and insect protection, and expect wet or slippery boardwalk sections.
- Stay on the established route and call after major storms if conditions matter to your visit.
- A city planning document discusses future fishery, picnic and kayak ideas; those are not listed here as current amenities.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- City of Fitzgerald — birdwatching ↗
Current trail length, wetland setting, daylight rule, birding context and authentic entrance photograph.
Checked - City of Fitzgerald — walking tracks and trails ↗
Current viewing-platform description and Leisure Services contact.
Checked - Explore Georgia — preserve ↗
State-tourism corroboration.
Checked - Georgia DCA — Fitzgerald plan update ↗
Future-development ideas, kept separate from current amenities.
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Visitor information phone: 229-426-5050
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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