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• Gopher Tortoise Run - 3 Miler for Conservation

  • Start
    Sat, February 01, 2020
  • End
    Sat, February 29, 2020
  • Location
    Anywhere!
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  How does a virtual race work?

  A virtual race can be done at any venue that you wish.  You can walk, jog, skip or run the distance of your choice. You can complete your race at the gym on a treadmill, a practice run in town, a stroll in the park, or another local racing event. ONP believes in the honor system so no proof is required for your race, but it would be awesome if you could upload pictures and tell us about your experience on our Facebook page.  The first 100 race participants will be mailed a finisher’s medal.  

  Why should I do a virtual race?

  The short answer would be because they are cool. The more detailed top 3 reasons would include:

  1. The chance to add a really cool medal (also known as "Bling") to your collection.
  2. Complete control over your schedule. Complete the race on your own time. No travel expenses, no hassle with parking and no long lines waiting at the potty.
  3. An opportunity to support a great cause. Each of our races will benefit a deserving charity that is making a difference.

  Who can participate?

  Everybody and anybody!  There is no age limit and there are no restrictions.  So run, jog, walk, crawl, run alone, run in a group, run with your pet, bike, hike,  it doesn't matter. Just get out there and get moving!  

  Do I have to complete the distance all at one time or can I break it up into different days?

  No you are not required to run your distance all at one time. Feel free to break it up into several runs if you need to.  

   

  I don't live in the United States, can I still participate?

  Absolutely!!! Sign up today.  

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, February 22, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    0

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour February 2020

  • When
    Sat, February 22, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Norris
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Lake Norris

  Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.
  

   

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• Restoration Work Day

  • When
    Mon, February 24, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    8

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, February 29, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    0

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• Restoration Work Day

  • When
    Mon, March 02, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    1

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, March 07, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    0

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• Insect Safari

  • When
    Sat, March 07, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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   Led by entomologist Christy LeDuc, this is a fun, family suitable program where attendees will learn about different native insects of Florida. A different topic is featured each month. 

  What you can expect: The Program will start with a brief classroom presentation, following by a guided hike on the Preserve, where attendees have the opportunity to see bugs up close and personal!

  What to bring: Participants are advised to bring a reusable water bottle, wear closed toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bug nets and containers will be provided. 

  Where to meet: In the classroom of the Education Center at 10am. 

  Members are free and $5 donations from non-members help support our programs. We have limited classroom space, so we ask visitors to please register in advance. Please check your email and the Facebook page for last-minute weather cancellations. 

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• Homeschool Class Series

  • When
    Tue, March 10, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Tree-mendous Trees

  Trees are all around us, but how often do we stop to really consider them? Trees have a fascinating secret life that is fun to explore.
  

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, March 14, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

   

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• Restoration Work Day

  • When
    Mon, March 16, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    10

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• Art in Nature Spring Break Camp

  • When
    Mon, March 16, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    ONP
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    0

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, March 21, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    3

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour March 2020

  • When
    Sat, March 21, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Alexander Springs
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Alexander Springs

  Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.
  

   

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• PLT/PW Training

  • When
    Sat, March 21, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland Nature Preserve Classroom

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  Get youth engaged in learning with Florida Standards correlated training programs Project Learning Tree and Project Wild! Normally separate workshops, this is a 2 for 1 opportunity!

  Project WILD (K-12) helps educators teach about wildlife and the environment through engaging, hands-on educational activities, incorporates all subjects, from math to music!

  Project Learning Tree (PreK-8) promotes understanding of our environment and the importance of conservation through lessons that encourage critical thinking and creative problem solving.

  •Participants receive 2 complete guides and get experience with activities you can incorporate in the classroom right away!

  
  

  
  

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• Family Volunteer Day - Seed Bombs for Restoration

  • When
    Sat, March 28, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Family Volunteer Day - Join us in a special project to commemorate Gopher Tortoise Day which is coming up on April 10th.

  Families are invited to make 'seed bombs' to help distribute wildflower seeds in our restoration areas. ONP is home to many gopher tortoises who need native grasses and wildlflowers to eat. After the bombs are made, we will toss them into our restoration areas on Gopher Tortoise Day.

  Join us in the Classroom between 9am and 12pm - it will take your family group 30-45 minutes to complete the activity and then you're invited to explore our trails! 

  Please submit one registration per family.

  
  

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• Insect Safari

  • When
    Sat, April 04, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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   Led by entomologist Christy LeDuc, this is a fun, family suitable program where attendees will learn about different native insects of Florida. A different topic is featured each month. 

  What you can expect: The Program will start with a brief classroom presentation, following by a guided hike on the Preserve, where attendees have the opportunity to see bugs up close and personal!

  What to bring: Participants are advised to bring a reusable water bottle, wear closed toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bug nets and containers will be provided. 

  Where to meet: In the classroom of the Education Center at 10am. 

  Members are free and $5 donations from non-members help support our programs. We have limited classroom space, so we ask visitors to please register in advance. Please check your email and the Facebook page for last-minute weather cancellations. 

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• Restoration Work Day

  • When
    Mon, April 06, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    10

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• Story Time

  • When
    Wed, April 08, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONP Museum

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  Story TBD 

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, April 11, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    2

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour April 2020

  • When
    Sat, April 11, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Helena Run
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Helena Run

  Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.
  

   

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• Homeschool Class Series

  • When
    Tue, April 14, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Florida's Native Past

  The indigenous people of our state lived for more than 12,000 years before the time of first contact with Europeans. In this class we will be looking at Florida's Native peoples, practice skills, play games and more.

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, April 18, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Come help us spruce up the Jim Thomas Environmental Education Center and our Lake Pavilion as we will be getting ready for our Night At The Preserve event

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• Night at the Preserve

  • When
    Sat, April 18, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP

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  Join us for a wonderful evening of food, drinks, music, and more. 

  This is event is for adults 21+, no children please.

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• Restoration Work Day

  • When
    Mon, April 20, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    10

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, April 25, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    7

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• Disney VoluntEARS Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sun, April 26, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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  Volunteer Day for Disney VoluntEARS. 

  Currently, many of our volunteer activities involves actively participating in habitat restoration as we move towards our goal of restoring the area’s native longleaf pine and sand hill habitats. Volunteer duties may include but are not limited to removing invasive plants on many of our trails, trimming plants along our boardwalk, leaf-blowing the parking lot, boardwalk, and pavilion, and various other tasks including but not limited to clerical and office work.

  General info: Because these are outdoor activities, it’s important to wear weather appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes, and sunscreen. Bug spray is also recommended during the warm months. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them!

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• Homeschool Class Series

  • When
    Tue, May 12, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Living Wetlands: Nurseries of Life

  Exploration, observation and documentation will guide children as they explore the wetlands found at the Preserve.

   

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• Week 1: Backbone Not Required

  • Start
    Mon, June 15, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, June 19, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Week 1: Backbone Not Required                                                           

  What do snails, spiders, insects, and centipedes have in common? They've got no spine! Join us for a week of exploring the amazing world of these spineless creatures. Ages 6-12

   

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• Week 2: The Nature of Minecraft

  • Start
    Mon, June 22, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, June 26, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Week 2: The Nature of Minecraft                                                                         

  What can we learn from Minecraft IRL “in real life”?!? In this camp we will compare the Minecraft world to the real world, real world geology and biomes, relate survival mode to past human culture and technologies, and, of course, craft, build, and journey into the Nether! Ages 6-12

   

   

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• Week 3: The Lorax, and more…

  • Start
    Mon, June 29, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 03, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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    11

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  Week 3: The Lorax, and more…                                                                 

  Once-lers and Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans and Truffula fruits! Join us as we explore the natural world through the eyes of Dr. Seuss. Ages 5-12

   

   

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• Week 4: Squirrel-lock Holmes: Mystery at the Preserve

  • Start
    Mon, July 06, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 10, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Week 4: Squirrel-lock Holmes: Mystery at the Preserve                                  

  The Preserve needs your help in solving a mystery! Join Squirrel-lock Holmes and Dr. Spot-son to uncover clues, break codes, explore disguises, and more during this week of investigation and mystery.

  Ages 6-12

   

   

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• Week 5: Creatures of the Night

  • Start
    Mon, July 13, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 17, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Week 5: Creatures of the Night                                                                         

  Explore bats, owls and more as we look into the creatures that go ‘bump’ in the night at the Preserve.

  Ages 6-12

   

   

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• Week 6: What’s your calling?

  • Start
    Mon, July 20, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 24, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Week 6: What’s your calling?                                                                           

  Are you considering a career in the environmental field? Join us for a week exploring environmental fobs such as water ecology, fire technology, public service, and more. This camp includes time in kayaks on Lake Apopka, and working with the ONP “Burn Boss.”

  Ages 13-17

   

   

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