- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Boardwalk Renovation Project 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
Come join us on a Saturday or during the week to help with our Boardwalk Renovation Project!
Thanks to the generosity of a very special donor, we finally have the lumber and tools needed to replace the broken & damaged boards on our beautiful boardwalk, we just need volunteers!
Our iconic boardwalk was built solely by volunteers in the late 90's with the removal of only one large tree! It is one of only 3 public access points to the famous Lake Apopka. By far our most popular trail, this 2/3 mile long winding pathway through mostly shaded wetlands, sees thousands of visitors per year.
Our most recent pressure washing revealed several damaged boards, that need to be removed & replaced. We plan to gather volunteers, staff & board members to remove and replace these damaged boards.
Come join us and be part of this amazing legacy!
Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes, and long-pants are preferable. We will provide work gloves.
If you are interested in this or other volunteer opportunities, contact us outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org for more information, or to sign up!
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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
April 19, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16