Lars Andersen

“For the past 27 years, Lars Andersen has been a full-time river guide for Adventure Outpost, based in Ft. White, Florida. His tours (2-3 per week on over 60 waterways) give a full representation of North Florida’s rich diversity of wetlands and aquatic habitats. He is also an author. Published works onclude, “Paynes Prairie: A History and Guide.” Pineapple Press. 2001. “North Florida Adventure,” Grinnin’ Lizard Productions, Dallas. 1988, “Paddlers Guide to the Sunshine State.” 2nd edition. Co-edited with Sandy Huff,” 2022, and an essay in ”The Wilder Heart of Florida”. University Press of Florida. 2022., and Master Naturalist. 

Lars has won several awards for his tours, teaching natural history and advocating for Florida’s springs and nature, including — the “Award of Excellence” (2014) by the Florida Master Naturalist Program, the “Unsung Hero” award (2015) by the Florida Defenders of the Environment, “Spring Advocate of the Year for 2017” by the Florida Springs Institute; and the “Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Award” (2020) by Gainesville Rotary. 

Since January 2016 Lars has been a lead instructor for U.F.’s Florida Master Naturalist Program while continuing to lead 2 – 3 tours per week for Adventure Outpost.