- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Seed Planting Day at Oakland Nature Preserve
ORGANIZATION: Oakland Nature Preserve
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
At Oakland Nature Preserve, we're trying to restore all 128 acres back to its original habitat. That's means pulling out the invasive plants, and planting natives in their place. And we can't do it alone!
December 10th, from 8am-12pm we will be having a major planting! We need volunteers to help us prepare soil and cover our newly planted seeds on about 5 acres of land.
Come be a part of this major step towards our accomplishing our restoration goals! By planting native seeds, we'll be restoring vital habitat for protected species like the gopher tortoise. Plantings only happen 1-2 times per year-- this is a special event!
RSVP to secure your place, or contact us for more details.
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About Oakland Nature Preserve
Location:
747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL 34760, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To promote understanding of the fragile balances between mankind and the environment by EDUCATING present and future generations about natural ecosystems of Lake Apopka Basin and by RESTORING and CONSERVING the lands within the Preserve.
Description
The Oakland Nature Preserve is a 128-acre preserve located just west of Orlando, Florida in the town of Oakland, situated on the south shore of Lake Apopka . The Preserve was created to inspire people of all ages to become good stewards of the natural environment, by providing a place to explore and learn about the history and ecology of Central Florida. We offer several hiking trails through oak and pine forests, and a beautifully shaded boardwalk leading through natural wetlands to a covered pavilion on Lake Apopka. Our sustainably-built Visitor & Environmental Education Center offer live animal exhibits, a cultural and natural history museum, a lecture hall for educational programs, and a shaded serenity porch complete with rocking chairs for your relaxation between hikes!
Since the late 1990’s, volunteers have donated thousands of hours to ONP habitat restoration, fund raising, and education. Oakland Nature Preserve’s continued success is not possible without the generosity and dedication of our volunteers. The 128 acre Preserve and the Environmental Education Center offer a number of opportunities for people to help us accomplish our mission.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
747 Machete TrailOakland, FL 34760
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Please bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen & a hat