Hallstrom History and Restoration

If you have ever driven past the old Hallstrom place on Old Dixie and wondered about its story, here is a friendly way to find out. Indian River County Parks and Recreation is hosting Hallstrom History and Restoration, a free seasonal program at the Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area.

The morning looks at where farm history meets nature coming back. The site was an early 20th-century pineapple plantation, and as of November 2026 it is slowly being returned to a native Florida ecosystem. You will learn about the farm's past and about the restoration work going on there now.

This is a good fit for history buffs, nature lovers, longtime locals and newcomers curious about what Vero looked like before the subdivisions. It is a relaxed, unhurried way to spend a fall morning outdoors, and it costs nothing to go.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 am.

Where: Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area, 1605 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach.

Cost: Free. The county links the program to its online Rec1 registration catalog at secure.rec1.com, so check there to sign up before you go.

Details and any updates: the organizer's page.