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• Living with Bears in the Town of Oakland

  • When
    Mon, February 24, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland Meeting Hall

  
  

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• Pours at the Preserve 2025

  • When
    Sat, March 01, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    ONP Education Center and Boardwalk
  • Spaces left
    40
  • Registered
    85 registrants

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• Meditative Hike

  • When
    Sun, March 02, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Meditative Hike 9am

  Half Mile Forest Bathing Excursion & Meditation Session. Bring water. 45-minute session. Hike begins at 9am on the porch of the Environmental Education Center.
  

  Please register for the Yoga at 10am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Yoga at the Lake

  • When
    Sun, March 02, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike and /or yoga. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Yoga 10am

  Please allow an extra few minutes to allow yourself time to walk the 2/3 of a mile to the lake for class. Be sure to bring a mat and water. Yoga begins at 10am at the lakefront pavilion.
  

  Please register for the Meditative Hike at 9am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Homeschool Series age 6-8

  • When
    Mon, March 03, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    0

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  age 6-8

  Water Cycle

  Water is crucial to all life on Earth.  Through fun activities, students will learn about how the water cycle supports life and affects weather patterns around the globe.

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• Meditative Hike

  • When
    Wed, March 12, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Meditative Hike 9am

  Half Mile Forest Bathing Excursion & Meditation Session. Bring water. 45-minute session. Hike begins at 9am on the porch of the Environmental Education Center.
  

  Please register for the Yoga at 10am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Yoga at the Lake

  • When
    Wed, March 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike and /or yoga. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Yoga 10am

  Please allow an extra few minutes to allow yourself time to walk the 2/3 of a mile to the lake for class. Be sure to bring a mat and water. Yoga begins at 10am at the lakefront pavilion.
  

  Please register for the Meditative Hike at 9am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour Bugg Spring March 15

  • When
    Sat, March 15, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

  Launch location: Bugg Spring. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

  
  

   

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• Meditative Hike

  • When
    Sun, March 16, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Meditative Hike 9am

  Half Mile Forest Bathing Excursion & Meditation Session. Bring water. 45-minute session. Hike begins at 9am on the porch of the Environmental Education Center.
  

  Please register for the Yoga at 10am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Yoga at the Lake

  • When
    Sun, March 16, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike and /or yoga. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Yoga 10am

  Please allow an extra few minutes to allow yourself time to walk the 2/3 of a mile to the lake for class. Be sure to bring a mat and water. Yoga begins at 10am at the lakefront pavilion.
  

  Please register for the Meditative Hike at 9am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Fri, March 21, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Enchanting Ecosystems

  • When
    Sat, March 22, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    ONP Classroom
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  As this activity will be hands-on, using hot glue and other tools, we will require parents to work directly with any children 12 and younger. One fairy house per teenager/adult in the family. If time permits, parents may help children build additional houses.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Sun, March 23, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Homeschool Series age 9-12

  • When
    Mon, March 24, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  age 9-12

  Water Cycle

  Water is crucial to all life on Earth.  Through fun activities, students will learn about how the water cycle supports life and affects weather patterns around the globe.

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• Meditative Hike

  • When
    Wed, March 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Meditative Hike 9am

  Half Mile Forest Bathing Excursion & Meditation Session. Bring water. 45-minute session. Hike begins at 9am on the porch of the Environmental Education Center.
  

  Please register for the Yoga at 10am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

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• Yoga at the Lake

  • When
    Wed, March 26, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Healthy West Orange Boardwalk

  Register

  Immerse yourself in a restorative mindfulness experience. Join certified instructor Felecia Bryant for a meditative hike and /or yoga. Suitable for all-levels, these sessions are designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your true nature, surrounded by the beauty of the Oakland Nature Preserve. 

  Relax. Restore. Repeat.

  Yoga 10am

  Please allow an extra few minutes to allow yourself time to walk the 2/3 of a mile to the lake for class. Be sure to bring a mat and water. Yoga begins at 10am at the lakefront pavilion.
  

  Please register for the Meditative Hike at 9am separately if you wish to participate in the 2-hour mindfulness experience.

  Waiver:
  It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class begins so she can best support you and your practice. By signing up, you agree to the following.
  
  You represent and warrant that You are in good physical health and do not suffer from any medical condition which would limit your participation in the classes offered with Taking Root Wellness and/or Felecia Bryant. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any of the Taking Root Wellness classes, programs, or workshops. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Taking Root Wellness and you agree to follow all instructions so that You may safely participate in classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  You hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE Taking Root Wellness, its owners, officers, employees, and instructors from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to your participation in the programs offered. In taking part in yoga classes, workshops, or other activities with Taking Root Wellness, You understand and acknowledge that You are fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your participation in the classes, workshops, or other activities.
  
  Please practice mindfully and enjoy the many benefits of practicing meditation and yoga with Taking Root Wellness.

  Show details
• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Wed, March 26, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Sat, March 29, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Sun, March 30, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Wed, April 02, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Sun, April 06, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Homeschool Series age 6-8

  • When
    Mon, April 07, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  age 6-8

  History of Lake Apopka

  Lake Apopka has quite the history!  Students will learn how humans impact the world around us, then take a hike to the lake to get some hands-on times observing what animals call the lake home.

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Fri, April 11, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Sat, April 12, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Homeschool Series age 9-12

  • When
    Mon, April 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  age 9-12

  History of Lake Apopka

  Lake Apopka has quite the history!  Students will learn how humans impact the world around us, then take a hike to the lake to get some hands-on times observing what animals call the lake home.

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Tue, April 15, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Fri, April 18, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Blue Hike Kayak Tour John's Lake April 19

  • When
    Sat, April 19, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    7

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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.

  Launch location: John's Lake. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Mon, April 21, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Tue, April 22, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Story Time

  • When
    Wed, April 23, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONP Classroom

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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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• Self Guided Firefly Walk

  • When
    Fri, April 25, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Boardwalk

  Join us for a self guided hike to enjoy the fireflies on the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk.

  Donations are greatly appreciated. Registration not required.

  Event canceled during rain as the fireflies typically stay hidden.

  Please enjoy the fireflies with your eyes only.

  * No touching, capturing (in jars or other containers) or any other actions that cause harm to the fireflies, or other animals you may encounter on your hike.

  * No flashlights, phone lights or flash photography allowed. Artificial lights can affect the firefly’s ability to communicate.

  * No bug spray. This not only kills mosquitoes, but also delicate fireflies.

  * No pets allowed. It is unsafe for other visitors & the dogs to navigate past each other on our narrow boardwalk. Plus, dusk is when our Preserve predators are more active.

  * No smoking on the boardwalk/Preserve property. It has been very dry, and fires can start very easily in these hot conditions.

  
  

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• Journey Into the Uplands Guided Tour 8:30am

  • When
    Sat, April 26, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ONP Trails
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration is closed

  Have you ever wondered why the Oakland Nature Preserve focuses on restoring the Uplands trails?  Or who was living in Central Florida before the Europeans? How about, what makes gopher tortoises so important? Join our volunteer docents for a guided walk through our Uplands trails to discover the “Real Florida.” We will be exploring the significance of our Uplands ecosystems, point out some unique plants and animals, & dive into our Native American history.

  Please dress for the weather with sun and bug protection. We also recommend close toed shoes and bringing a hat and reusable water bottle. In case of inclement weather, we will contact all participants the morning of the walk with more information.

  Registration to open on March 31.

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• Journey Into the Uplands Guided Tour 9:30am

  • When
    Sat, April 26, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    ONP Trails
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration is closed

  Have you ever wondered why the Oakland Nature Preserve focuses on restoring the Uplands trails?  Or who was living in Central Florida before the Europeans? How about, what makes gopher tortoises so important? Join our volunteer docents for a guided walk through our Uplands trails to discover the “Real Florida.” We will be exploring the significance of our Uplands ecosystems, point out some unique plants and animals, & dive into our Native American history.

  Please dress for the weather with sun and bug protection. We also recommend close toed shoes and bringing a hat and reusable water bottle. In case of inclement weather, we will contact all participants the morning of the walk with more information.

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• Journey Into the Uplands Guided Tour 10:30am

  • When
    Sat, April 26, 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP Trails
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration is closed

  Have you ever wondered why the Oakland Nature Preserve focuses on restoring the Uplands trails?  Or who was living in Central Florida before the Europeans? How about, what makes gopher tortoises so important? Join our volunteer docents for a guided walk through our Uplands trails to discover the “Real Florida.” We will be exploring the significance of our Uplands ecosystems, point out some unique plants and animals, & dive into our Native American history.

  Please dress for the weather with sun and bug protection. We also recommend close toed shoes and bringing a hat and reusable water bottle. In case of inclement weather, we will contact all participants the morning of the walk with more information.

  Registration to open on March 31.
  

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• Homeschool Series age 6-8

  • When
    Mon, May 05, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    0

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  age 6-8

  Senses

  Senses- we’ve all got them, we all use them! Through fun, hands-on activities, students will learn how our senses work and how they help us understand our environment.

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• Homeschool Series age 9-12

  • When
    Mon, May 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  age 9-12

  Senses

  Senses- we’ve all got them, we all use them! Through fun, hands-on activities, students will learn how our senses work and how they help us understand our environment.

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• Week 1: The Lorax and More!

  • Start
    Mon, June 09, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, June 13, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  Week 1: 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.  As the Lorax says, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

  Ages 5-11

   

   

   

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• Week 2: Time Warp

  • Start
    Mon, June 16, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, June 20, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Week 2: Time Warp                                                                   

  From mammoths to marsupials, Florida has changed greatly . Campers will travel through time and discover the wonders of Florida's animals and people.

  Ages 6-11

   

   

   

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• Week 3: Adventure Days

  • Start
    Mon, June 23, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, June 27, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  Week 3: Adventure Days                                                                  

  Explore unique animals, adaptations, ecosystems, and more!   Every day is a new adventure!

  Ages 6-11

   

   

   

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• Week 4: Adventures at Frogwarts

  • Start
    Mon, July 07, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 11, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    22

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  Week 4: Adventures at Frogwarts                                                                  

  Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Potions; these are a few of the classes you will enjoy at  Frogwarts School of Wildlife and Wonder. Can you pass your O.W.L. at the end of the week? 

  Ages 8-12

  Please do not sign up for both Frogwarts weeks.
  

   

   

   

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• Week 5: Adventures at Frogwarts

  • Start
    Mon, July 14, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 18, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    22

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  Week 5: Adventures at Frogwarts                                                                  

  Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Potions; these are a few of the classes you will enjoy at  Frogwarts School of Wildlife and Wonder. Can you pass your O.W.L. at the end of the week? 

  This is a repeat, please do not sign up for both Frogwarts weeks.

  Ages 8-12

   

   

   

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• Week 6: Art in Nature

  • Start
    Mon, July 21, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, July 25, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ONP
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Week : Art in Nature                                                                  

  A creative week where artists will explore the beauty of the outdoors though painting, crafts, clay and other artistic mediums, culminating in an art gallery showcasing their talent.

  Ages 8-12

   

   

   

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