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• Youth Climate Project Intent to Participate

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    Sun, October 01, 2023
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    Wed, November 15, 2023
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• Community Volunteer Day

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    Sat, October 07, 2023
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am as we leave the building promptly and may not circle back to collect latecomers.
  

  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!

  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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• Homeschool Series age 6-8

  • When
    Mon, October 09, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Awesome Amphibians

  age 6-8

  I see frogs! I see salamanders! I see awesome amphibians! Let's take a look at these amazing creatures!

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• Story Time - Let's get Batty!

  • When
    Wed, October 11, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONP Museum

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  Join us at the Oakland Nature Preserve's Ginn Museum for Story Time from 10am to 1030am. The session will focus on a theme, and will allow children, with a parent or caregiver, to enjoy a wonderful story, activity or animal interaction, and time at the Preserve.  

  Story Time activities will be targeted for ages 2-5, but all are welcome to attend and enjoy.  

  
  

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, October 14, 2023
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  For your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for a quick orientation. Subsequent times please arrive for 8am as we leave the building promptly and may not circle back to collect latecomers.
  

  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!

  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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• Blue Hike Kayak Lake Norris Oct 14

  • When
    Sat, October 14, 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  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 Series age 9-12

  • When
    Mon, October 16, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Amphibians, our slimy friends.

  age 9-12 

  They're slimy, they're smooth, they're amphibians! Let's take a closer look at these mysterious creatures.

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• Homeschool Series age 13-16

  • When
    Mon, October 23, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Amphibians - Did you know......

  age 13-16 

  Amphibians are an amazing yet mysterious group of animals. I the class we will be taking a closer look at what makes them special and enjoy some fun facts.

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• Volunteer set up Pumpkin Glow - Friday

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    Fri, October 27, 2023
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    12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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  Volunteers needed to help to set up for Pumpkin Glow. Tasks include:

  • line trails with jack-o-lanterns
  • decorate
  • set up props

  This is an OCPS non-school day.

  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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• Volunteer at Pumpkin Glow - Friday

  • When
    Fri, October 27, 2023
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    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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  Volunteers needed to help during Pumpkin Glow. Placements include:

  • Entrance/count guests
  • Candy station

  We need two volunteers at each position to allow for breaks and for you to enjoy the event as well. 

  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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• Pumpkin Glow Jack-o-lantern Registration

  • When
    Fri, October 27, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland Nature Preserve Green Trail
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Calling All Artists And

  Jack-O-Lantern Enthusiasts:

  We want to display your talent!   Bring us your Jack-O-Lantern for display.  All Jack-O-Lanterns will be placed along the Preserve's Green Trail to create a glowing spectacle for all to enjoy. All pumpkins submitted will be available for pick up after the event.

  Do you have a child 10 and under that would like to participate are not ready to carve a pumpkin? We will have a special Painted Pumpkins Patch at the beginning of the Pumpkin Glow Trail for these special creations.

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• Volunteer at Pumpkin Glow - Saturday

  • When
    Sat, October 28, 2023
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    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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  Volunteers needed to help during Pumpkin Glow. Placements include:

  • Entrance/count guests
  • Candy station

  We need two volunteers at each position to allow for breaks and for you to enjoy the event as well. 

  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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• Homeschool Series age 6-8

  • When
    Mon, November 06, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Can you smell the flowers?

  age 6-8

  Colorful and sweet smelling, flowers and plants are a must in our world. Let's take a closer look.

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• Chesterton Academy Group Volunteer Day

  • When
    Sat, November 11, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  This opportunity is for students of Chesterton Academy only.

  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!

  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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• Homeschool Series age 9-12

  • When
    Mon, November 13, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Plants 101

  age 9-12 

  What would this world be like without plants? What do the parts of a flower look like? Let's take a look!

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour Magnolia Park Nov 18

  • When
    Sat, November 18, 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  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 Series age 13-16

  • When
    Mon, November 27, 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
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  Plant Biology

  age 13-16 

  Plants are an important part of Florida ecosystems and have many amazing roles and adaptations. Let's take a closer look at the flora around us.

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour Withlacoochee River Dec 9

  • When
    Sat, December 09, 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  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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• Available Field Trip Date

  • When
    Tue, April 16, 2024

  Field trips can begin as early as 9am and must be completed by 2pm.

  Please use contact page to request day. Deposit required at time of scheduling.

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• Available Field Trip Date

  • When
    Thu, April 18, 2024

  Field trips can begin as early as 9am and must be completed by 2pm.

  Please use contact page to request day. Deposit required at time of scheduling.

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• Available Field Trip Date

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    Tue, April 23, 2024

  Field trips can begin as early as 9am and must be completed by 2pm.

  Please use contact page to request day. Deposit required at time of scheduling.

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• Available Field Trip Date

  • When
    Thu, April 25, 2024

  Field trips can begin as early as 9am and must be completed by 2pm.

  Please use contact page to request day. Deposit required at time of scheduling.

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