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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, May 30, 2020
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
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  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.

  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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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, June 06, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  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.

  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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• Insect Safari

  • When
    Sat, June 06, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

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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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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, June 13, 2020
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  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.

  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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• Week 1: Backbone Not Required

  • Start
    Mon, June 15, 2020
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, June 19, 2020
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
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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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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, June 20, 2020
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
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  Registration is closed

  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.

  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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• Week 2: The Nature of Minecraft

  • Start
    Mon, June 22, 2020
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, June 26, 2020
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
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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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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, June 27, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
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  Registration is closed

  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.

  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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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour 27 June 2020

  • When
    Sat, June 27, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Lake Norris
  • Spaces left
    14

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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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• Week 3: The Lorax, and more…

  • Start
    Mon, June 29, 2020
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, July 03, 2020
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
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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
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, July 10, 2020
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
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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
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, July 17, 2020
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
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    0

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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
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    Fri, July 24, 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    17

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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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• Night at the Preserve

  • When
    Sat, October 10, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    ONP

  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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