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Photo Pileated Woodpecker 

Open Year-round

 

West of Orlando,  just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem."  A 150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages.

 

Photo Gopher Tortoise 

How It Began

In the late 1880s and early 1900s Lake Apopka was the 2nd largest lake in Florida and a popular spot for recreational fishing tournaments. Much of the land around the lake was being farmed and used for agricultural purposes, and there were numerous fishing camps around the area.

In the early 1920s the city of Winter Garden began discharging sewage into the lake, and by the 1940s the farms along the north shore were discharging nutrients into the lake.  In the early 1950s a lake stabilization program was started, but the quality and quantity of game fish had already begun to deteriorate. Learn more...

Plan Your Day 

Enjoy hiking the upland trails or the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk to lake Apopka, visit the Jim Thomas Environmental Education Center and Museum or just sit and relax with a good book on the Serenity Porch.

Check out the events calendar for special opportunities while you are visiting. 

Read more

 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

  • Incredible Invertebrates! session 1 ages 6-9

    • Mon, June 14, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Incredible Invertebrates!                                                          

    Get to know ambassadors of this amazingly diverse group of animals that wiggle, hop, swim, crawl, and fly!

     Ages 6-9

     

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  • Incredible Invertebrates! session 2 ages 9-13

    • Wed, June 16, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Incredible Invertebrates!                                                          

    Get to know ambassadors of this amazingly diverse group of animals that wiggle, hop, swim, crawl, and fly!

     Ages 9-13

     

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  • Incredible Invertebrates! session 3 ages 6-12

    • Fri, June 18, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Incredible Invertebrates!                                                          

    Get to know ambassadors of this amazingly diverse group of animals that wiggle, hop, swim, crawl, and fly!

     Ages 6-12

     

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  • Community Volunteer Day

    • Sat, June 19, 2021
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Please note that during the hot months, shifts are from 8am-11am.

    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, as well as general preserve maintenance. 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. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them!

    For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am.

    We have limited spots available for volunteers. If registration is not available, we have reached our limit for the day. We have a waitlist available, you must register for the waitlist for each shift you'd like to be waitlisted on. Waitlists do not carry over.

    Liability Waiver: I, my heirs and successors, do hereby voluntarily hold harmless and indemnify, release, waive and forever discharge Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc, its officers, board members, staff, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability.

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  • Yoga at the Lake

    • Sat, June 19, 2021
    • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
    • Healthy West Orange Boardwalk
    • 9
    Register

    This gentle Hatha yoga sequence is perfect for beginners and all levels. Today is all about slowing down, easing into the pose, and feeling connected with the world around us.


    Be sure to bring a mat or towel as well as bug spray just in case.


    Waiver:

    It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of your limitations before class begins.


    I represent and warrant that I am in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit my participation in the classes offered with Barefoot Goddess Yoga and/or Christina Diaz Hunt. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any of the Barefoot Goddess Yoga classes, programs, or workshops. I understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Barefoot Goddess Yoga and I agree to follow all instructions so that I may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.


    I hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Barefoot Goddess Yoga, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to my participation in the programs offered. In taking part in the yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Barefoot Goddess Yoga, I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of my participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.


    I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its content. I am legally competent to sign and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.


    Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing yoga with Barefoot Goddess Yoga.

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  • Animal Adventures session 1 ages 6-9

    • Mon, June 21, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Animal Adventures!                                                       

    Bobcats and snakes and bears, oh my! Explore the variety of animals that call ONP home!

     Ages 6-9

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  • Animal Adventures! session 2 ages 9-13

    • Wed, June 23, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Animal Adventures!                                                       

    Bobcats and snakes and bears, oh my! Explore the variety of animals that call ONP home!

     Ages 9-13

     

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  • Animal Adventures! session 3 ages 6-12

    • Fri, June 25, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
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    Animal Adventures!                                                       

    Bobcats and snakes and bears, oh my! Explore the variety of animals that call ONP home!

     Ages 6-12

     

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  • UCF Student Nurse Assoc Volunteer Day

    • Sat, June 26, 2021
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
    • 5

    Please note that during the hot months, shifts are from 8am-11am.

    This shift is reserved for UCF Student Nurse Association members.

    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, as well as general preserve maintenance. 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. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them!

    For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am.

    We have limited spots available for volunteers. If registration is not available, we have reached our limit for the day. We have a waitlist available, you must register for the waitlist for each shift you'd like to be waitlisted on. Waitlists do not carry over.

    Liability Waiver: I, my heirs and successors, do hereby voluntarily hold harmless and indemnify, release, waive and forever discharge Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc, its officers, board members, staff, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability.

    Show details

  • Yoga at the Lake

    • Sat, June 26, 2021
    • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
    • Healthy West Orange Boardwalk
    • 10
    Register

    This gentle Hatha yoga sequence is perfect for beginners and all levels. Today is all about slowing down, easing into the pose, and feeling connected with the world around us.


    Be sure to bring a mat or towel as well as bug spray just in case.


    Waiver:

    It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of your limitations before class begins.


    I represent and warrant that I am in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit my participation in the classes offered with Barefoot Goddess Yoga and/or Christina Diaz Hunt. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any of the Barefoot Goddess Yoga classes, programs, or workshops. I understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Barefoot Goddess Yoga and I agree to follow all instructions so that I may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.


    I hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Barefoot Goddess Yoga, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to my participation in the programs offered. In taking part in the yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Barefoot Goddess Yoga, I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of my participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.


    I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its content. I am legally competent to sign and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.


    Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing yoga with Barefoot Goddess Yoga.

    Show details

  • Who Goes There? session 1 ages 6-9

    • Mon, June 28, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Who Goes There?                                                        

    Watch your step and be careful of the poo! Learn about tracks, scat, and identifying animals based on the clues they leave behind!

     Ages 6-9

     

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  • Who Goes There? session 2 ages 9-13

    • Wed, June 30, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Who Goes There?                                                        

    Watch your step and be careful of the poo! Learn about tracks, scat, and identifying animals based on the clues they leave behind!

     Ages 9-13

     

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  • Who Goes There? session 3 ages 6-12

    • Fri, July 02, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Who Goes There?                                                        

    Watch your step and be careful of the poo! Learn about tracks, scat, and identifying animals based on the clues they leave behind!

     Ages 6-12

     

    Show details

  • Community Volunteer Day

    • Sat, July 03, 2021
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Please note that during the hot months, shifts are from 8am-11am.

    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, as well as general preserve maintenance. 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. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them!

    For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am.

    We have limited spots available for volunteers. If registration is not available, we have reached our limit for the day. We have a waitlist available, you must register for the waitlist for each shift you'd like to be waitlisted on. Waitlists do not carry over.

    Liability Waiver: I, my heirs and successors, do hereby voluntarily hold harmless and indemnify, release, waive and forever discharge Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc, its officers, board members, staff, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability.

    Show details

  • Night Alive! session 1 ages 6-9

    • Mon, July 12, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Night Alive!                                                      

    Whoooo is making that sound? Learn about animals that are active when the sun goes down and the moon comes out!

     Ages 6-9

     

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  • Night Alive! session 2 ages 9-13

    • Wed, July 14, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Night Alive!                                                      

    Whoooo is making that sound? Learn about animals that are active when the sun goes down and the moon comes out!

     Ages 9-13

     

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  • Night Alive! session 3 ages 6-12

    • Fri, July 16, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Night Alive!                                                      

    Whoooo is making that sound? Learn about animals that are active when the sun goes down and the moon comes out!

     Ages 6-12

     

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  • Art In Nature! session 1 age 6-9

    • Mon, July 19, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Art in Nature!                                                   

    Art can be found everywhere you look. Join us for a day creating art from nature. 

     Ages 6-9

     

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  • Art In Nature! session 2 age 8-11

    • Wed, July 21, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Art in Nature!                                                   

    Art can be found everywhere you look. Join us for a day creating art from nature. 

     Ages 8-11

     

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  • Art In Nature! session 3 age 10-14

    • Fri, July 23, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Art in Nature!                                                   

    Art can be found everywhere you look. Join us for a day creating art from nature. 

     Ages 10-14

     

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  • Community Volunteer Day

    • Sat, July 24, 2021
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Please note that during the hot months, shifts are from 8am-11am.

    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, as well as general preserve maintenance. 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. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them!

    For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am.

    We have limited spots available for volunteers. If registration is not available, we have reached our limit for the day. We have a waitlist available, you must register for the waitlist for each shift you'd like to be waitlisted on. Waitlists do not carry over.

    Liability Waiver: I, my heirs and successors, do hereby voluntarily hold harmless and indemnify, release, waive and forever discharge Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc, its officers, board members, staff, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability.

    Show details

  • Home Sweet Habitat! session 1 age 6-9

    • Mon, July 26, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Home Sweet Habitat!                                                 

    Florida has some pretty unique habitats! Learn about plant and animal amazing adaptations to our wetland and upland ecosystems.

    Ages 6-9

     

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  • Home Sweet Habitat! session 2 age 9-13

    • Wed, July 28, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Home Sweet Habitat!                                                 

    Florida has some pretty unique habitats! Learn about plant and animal amazing adaptations to our wetland and upland ecosystems.

    Ages 9-13

     

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  • Home Sweet Habitat! session 3 age 6-12

    • Fri, July 30, 2021
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
    • ONP
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Home Sweet Habitat!                                                 

    Florida has some pretty unique habitats! Learn about plant and animal amazing adaptations to our wetland and upland ecosystems.

    Ages 6-12

     

    Show details

  • Community Volunteer Day

    • Sat, July 31, 2021
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Please note that during the hot months, shifts are from 8am-11am.

    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, as well as general preserve maintenance. 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. Please bring a reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them!

    For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am.

    We have limited spots available for volunteers. If registration is not available, we have reached our limit for the day. We have a waitlist available, you must register for the waitlist for each shift you'd like to be waitlisted on. Waitlists do not carry over.

    Liability Waiver: I, my heirs and successors, do hereby voluntarily hold harmless and indemnify, release, waive and forever discharge Oakland Nature Preserve, Inc, its officers, board members, staff, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability.

    Show details

Past events

Sat, June 12, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, June 12, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour June 12
Sat, June 12, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, June 05, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, June 05, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, May 29, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, May 29, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, May 22, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, May 22, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, May 22, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, May 20, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, May 15, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, May 15, 2021 University HS SG Volunteer Day
Thu, May 13, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, May 10, 2021 Homeschool Series
Sat, May 08, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, May 08, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, May 08, 2021 Scout Troop 223 Volunteer Day
Sat, May 08, 2021 Plant Sale Volunteers
Thu, May 06, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, May 01, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Mon, April 26, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, April 24, 2021 Bubbly on the Boardwalk
Sat, April 24, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, April 24, 2021 Windermere Key Club Volunteer Day
Mon, April 19, 2021 Homeschool Series
Sat, April 17, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, April 17, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, April 17, 2021 Winter Garden Rotary Planting Day
Mon, April 12, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, April 10, 2021 Yoga at the Lake
Sat, April 10, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, April 08, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, April 05, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, April 03, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, March 27, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, March 22, 2021 Homeschool Series
Mon, March 22, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, March 20, 2021 Community Volunteer Day Afternoon Shift
Sat, March 20, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, March 20, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, March 13, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, March 11, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, March 08, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, March 06, 2021 University HS SG Volunteer Day
Mon, March 01, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, February 27, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, February 25, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, February 22, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 20, 2021 Barry Environmental Law Journal Volunteers
Sat, February 20, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Mon, February 15, 2021 Presidents' Day Archery Camp
Sat, February 13, 2021 Pours at the Preserve
Sat, February 13, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, February 08, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, February 08, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, January 30, 2021 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, January 30, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, January 26, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, January 23, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, January 16, 2021 Lake Nona HS Spanish Club Volunteer Day
Sat, January 09, 2021 West Orange Junior Service League Volunteer Day
Thu, January 07, 2021 Private Homeschool Group
Mon, January 04, 2021 Restoration Work Day
Sat, January 02, 2021 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, January 01, 2021 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Virtual Run - 3 Miler for Conservation
Sat, December 19, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, December 14, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, December 12, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Thu, December 10, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day
Wed, December 09, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day
Mon, December 07, 2020 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, December 05, 2020 Windermere HS Key Club Volunteer Day
Mon, November 30, 2020 Restoration Work Day - Canceled
Sat, November 28, 2020 Community Volunteer Day - Canceled
Mon, November 23, 2020 Science Day grades 4-6 Food Webs and Interdependence
Sat, November 21, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, November 16, 2020 Science Day grades 3-4 Food Webs and Interdependence
Mon, November 16, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 14, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, November 14, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Wed, November 11, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day
Mon, November 09, 2020 Homeschool Series
Sat, November 07, 2020 WOHS JROTC Volunteer Day
Sat, November 07, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day
Fri, November 06, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day
Wed, November 04, 2020 Restoration Planting Work Day Canceled
Tue, November 03, 2020 Art In Nature age 6-9
Mon, November 02, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Mon, November 02, 2020 Private Homeschool Group
Sat, October 31, 2020 WOHS JROTC Volunteer Day
Tue, October 27, 2020 Art In Nature age 9-12
Mon, October 26, 2020 Science Day grades 4-6 Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
Sat, October 24, 2020 Pumpkin Glow Jack-o-lantern Registration
Sat, October 24, 2020 Windermere HS Key Club Volunteer at Pumpkin Glow
Sat, October 24, 2020 Community Work Day
Mon, October 19, 2020 David Weekley Corporate Volunteer Work Day
Sat, October 17, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, October 08, 2020 Private Homeschool Group
Tue, October 06, 2020 Art In Nature age 6-9
Mon, October 05, 2020 Homeschool Series
Mon, October 05, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, October 03, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, September 29, 2020 Art In Nature age 9-12
Mon, September 28, 2020 Science Day grades 5-6 Animal and Plant Classification
Mon, September 28, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 26, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, September 21, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 19, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, September 14, 2020 Homeschool Series
Sat, September 12, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, September 07, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 05, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, August 29, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 24, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 22, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 17, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 15, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 10, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 08, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 03, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Fri, July 31, 2020 Home Sweet Habitat! session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, July 29, 2020 Home Sweet Habitat! session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, July 27, 2020 Home Sweet Habitat! session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, July 27, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, July 25, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, July 24, 2020 Fire Ecology ages 12-17
Wed, July 22, 2020 Art In Nature session 2 ages 8-12
Mon, July 20, 2020 Art In Nature session 1 ages 8-12
Mon, July 20, 2020 Restoration / Planting Work Day
Fri, July 17, 2020 Time Warp! session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, July 15, 2020 Time Warp! session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, July 13, 2020 Time Warp! session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, July 13, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, July 11, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, July 10, 2020 Night Alive! session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, July 08, 2020 Night Alive! session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, July 06, 2020 Night Alive! session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, July 06, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, July 04, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, July 03, 2020 Who Goes There? session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, July 01, 2020 Who Goes There? session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, June 29, 2020 Who Goes There? session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, June 29, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, June 27, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour 27 June 2020
Sat, June 27, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, June 26, 2020 Animal Adventures! session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, June 24, 2020 Animal Adventures! session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, June 22, 2020 Animal Adventures! session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, June 22, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, June 20, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Fri, June 19, 2020 Incredible Invertebrates! session 3 ages 6-12
Wed, June 17, 2020 Incredible Invertebrates! session 2 ages 9-12
Mon, June 15, 2020 Incredible Invertebrates! session 1 ages 6-9
Mon, June 15, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, June 13, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, June 06, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, May 30, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, May 23, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, May 18, 2020 Restoration Work Day - Wiregrass planting
Sat, May 16, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, May 12, 2020 Homeschool Class Series - canceled
Sat, May 09, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, May 04, 2020 CANCELED Restoration Work Day
Sat, May 02, 2020 CANCELED Insect Safari
Sat, May 02, 2020 CANCELED Community Volunteer Day
Sun, April 26, 2020 CANCELED Disney VoluntEARS Volunteer Day
Sat, April 25, 2020 CANCELED Community Volunteer Day
Mon, April 20, 2020 CANCELED Restoration Work Day
Sat, April 18, 2020 CANCELED Community Volunteer Day
Tue, April 14, 2020 Homeschool Class Series cancelled
Sat, April 11, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour April 2020: CANCELLED
Sat, April 11, 2020 Community Volunteer Day CANCELLED
Wed, April 08, 2020 Story Time - cancelled
Mon, April 06, 2020 Restoration Work Day CANCELED
Sat, April 04, 2020 CANCELED - Insect Safari
Sat, March 28, 2020 Family Volunteer Day - Seed Bombs for Restoration CANCELED
Sat, March 21, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour March 2020
Sat, March 21, 2020 PLT/PW Training
Sat, March 21, 2020 Community Volunteer Day CANCELED
Mon, March 16, 2020 Art in Nature Spring Break Camp
Mon, March 16, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, March 14, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, March 10, 2020 Homeschool Class Series
Sat, March 07, 2020 Insect Safari
Sat, March 07, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour Lake Norris March 7 2020
Sat, March 07, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, March 02, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 29, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, February 24, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 22, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour February 2020
Sat, February 22, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, February 17, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 15, 2020 Gopher Tortoise Run 3-miler on site run/walk
Sat, February 15, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Wed, February 12, 2020 Story Time
Tue, February 11, 2020 Homeschool Class Series
Mon, February 10, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 08, 2020 Insect Safari
Sat, February 08, 2020 Volunteer Day - WOHS JROTC
Mon, February 03, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, February 01, 2020 Insect Safari
Sat, February 01, 2020 Volunteer Day - Dharma Inc. Youth Group
Sat, February 01, 2020 Gopher Tortoise Run - 3 Miler for Conservation
Mon, January 27, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, January 25, 2020 Community Open House
Sat, January 25, 2020 Community Open House Volunteers
Mon, January 20, 2020 Restoration Work Day - Troop 210
Sat, January 18, 2020 Project Learning Tree
Sat, January 18, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Thu, January 16, 2020 Brevard County Private Event
Tue, January 14, 2020 Homeschool Class Series
Mon, January 13, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, January 11, 2020 Blue Hike Kayak Tour January 2020
Sat, January 11, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, January 06, 2020 Restoration Work Day
Sat, January 04, 2020 Insect Safari
Sat, January 04, 2020 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, December 30, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Mon, December 23, 2019 Restoration Work Day - Event Full
Sat, December 21, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, December 16, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, December 14, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, December 10, 2019 Booking.com Volunteer Day
Mon, December 09, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, December 07, 2019 Insect Safari
Sat, December 07, 2019 Blue Hike Kayak Tour December 2019
Sat, December 07, 2019 Planting, Trail Life Volunteers only
Mon, December 02, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 30, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, November 25, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 23, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, November 18, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 16, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Wed, November 13, 2019 Story Time
Tue, November 12, 2019 Homeschool Class Series
Mon, November 11, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 09, 2019 Goin' Batty with Florida Bats
Sat, November 09, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, November 04, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, November 02, 2019 Insect Safari
Sat, November 02, 2019 Blue Hike Kayak Tour
Sat, November 02, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, October 28, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, October 26, 2019 3:00 Boat Tour
Sat, October 26, 2019 2:00 Boat Tour
Sat, October 26, 2019 1:00 Boat Tour
Sat, October 26, 2019 12:00 Boat Tour
Sat, October 26, 2019 11am Boat Tour
Sat, October 26, 2019 Oakland Heritage & Wildlife Festval
Sat, October 26, 2019 Heritage & Wildlife Festival Volunteer Day
Mon, October 21, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, October 19, 2019 Trunk or Treat
Sat, October 19, 2019 Blue Hike Kayak Tour: Cancelled
Sat, October 19, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, October 14, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, October 12, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, October 08, 2019 Homeschool Class Series
Mon, October 07, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, October 05, 2019 Insect Safari
Sat, October 05, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, September 30, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Mon, September 23, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 21, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, September 16, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 14, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Tue, September 10, 2019 Homeschool Class Series
Mon, September 09, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, September 07, 2019 Insect Safari
Sat, September 07, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Sat, August 31, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 26, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 24, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 19, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 17, 2019 Community Volunteer Day
Mon, August 12, 2019 Restoration Work Day
Sat, August 03, 2019 Insect Safari
Wed, June 12, 2019 Story Time

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Restoration 

Our goal is to restore the Preserve upland property back to the way it was before explorers arrived to the Americas, to its original Sandhill habitat. Habitat Restoration volunteers: Remove invasive plants, prepare the soil, growing native plants, maintain restored areas, and monitor wildlife. More information...

Museum and Office

You do not have to be a Master Naturalist or scientist to be a great volunteer tour guide, museum docent, environmental interpreter or greeter.  If you enjoy the outdoors and talking with people, and have an outgoing and friendly demeanor we welcome you to consider joining our program.  More information...

 

Youth

ONP Eco-Interpreter (EI) volunteer's main priority is engaging with ONP guests at activity stations on the porch of our Education Center. 

The Leader in Training (LIT) program is for youth who want to gain knowledge in programming events, working with kids and gain leadership skills. More information..

Membership 

An annual membership to the Oakland Nature Preserve helps us to provide resources to support the restoration efforts, education programs, and mission to educate the public about the natural history and ecology of the Lake Apopka basin.

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Our mission: 

To promote an understanding of the fragile balance between mankind and the environment by educating visitors about Lake Apopka basin's ecosystems and cultural history, and by restoring and conserving the lands within the Preserve. 

 

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Funding for the acquisition of this site was provided by the Florida Communities Trust using Preservation 2000 funds.

 

  

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Office: +1 407-905-0054

Address:
P O Box 841

747 Machete Trail

Oakland, FL 34760

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