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Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

Welcome to NATL!


The University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab (UF-NATL) is a 60-acre natural area dedicated to conservation, restoration, and education. Come take a walk on one of our nature trails, explore the many different plant communities, and learn more about what makes NATL so special. 

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Restricted Area Lifted

The restricted area in NATL West is now open to the general public

NATL on iNaturalist

See what species have been found recently in the natural area

New trail in progress

Coming soon to NATL West: new Ecotone trail

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Entomology and Nematology Department
1881 Natural Area Drive, Steinmetz Hall | Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 273-3901

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