The Ashton Biological Preserve is a private conservation area located in Archer, Florida. It was founded by Dr. Ray Ashton and Patty Ashton with the mission of protecting Florida’s natural ecosystems, especially its native reptiles, amphibians, and plant species.
Archer is a small city in Alachua County, Florida, located about 12 miles southwest of Gainesville. It's a charming and historically rich community, blending rural beauty with easy access to larger urban amenities. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,140, up from 1,118 at the 2010 census.