Learn about phenology — the study of how plants and animals are affected by nature’s annual cycles — during this guided hike through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar-sand trails. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

The gopher tortoise is a protected species found in all 67 counties in the Sunshine State. Learn about their anatomy, diet, life span and what you should do if you find one that is sick or injured. Staff will share ways to participate in citizen science activities that help provide biologists with important data used […]

Bring a T-shirt and follow along as an environmental specialist shows you how to upcycle it into a tote bag. Forgo that wrapping paper and use your new tote bag to wrap your gift, providing the recipient not only with a multipurpose gift, but one that’s also good for the planet. Take part in-person or […]

During this in-person and online presentation, learn how turtles, lizards, snakes and other species adapt to the cooler winter temperatures. Staff will display some reptile artifacts. A link will be provided for online participants. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Experience the physical and emotional health benefits of hiking during this guided hike through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar-sand trails. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Journaling about things you are grateful for can reduce stress, increase happiness and improve self-esteem. During this in-person and online program, staff will provide step-by-step instructions on creating an upcycled gratitude journal using junk mail. A link will be provided for online participants. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Having a spirit of gratitude takes practice. Bring the kids to connect with nature on a guided hike in Lyonia Preserve. The group will look for specific things that provide inspiration and a sense of gratitude. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar-sand trails. Free. Registration is required; call […]

During this in-person and virtual program, learn fun facts about turkeys, including how fast they can run and how they communicate. This presentation is recommended for families and children ages 7-12. Free. A link will be provided for online participants. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

During this in-person and online program, Tina McIntyre, a Florida-friendly landscaping agent for the Seminole County Extension, will explain which plants thrive in wet places. A link will be provided for online participants. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Fight the daylight-saving-time slump by getting outside and spending time on Lyonia Preserve trails. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar-sand trails. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

With fewer than 400 left in the wild, North Atlantic right whales are some of the most endangered large whales in the world. These marine mammals are typically sighted off of Florida coastlines December-March. Join staff in person or online to learn why these whales are coming to our area, why they are endangered, and […]

Children ages 2-7 can enjoy a reading of Here Comes Fall! Afterward, they can take a short, guided hike through Lyonia Preserve to experience the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Wear closed-toe shoes. Free. Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.

Parents can bring their little goblins to enjoy a non-spooky adventure outdoors that includes crafts and encounters with LEC’s scaly reptile ambassadors. Participants will search for creepy, crawling creature tracks along the trails of Lyonia Preserve. Afterward, friendly costumed characters will hand out treats while the group explores the pollinator garden. Free. You must make […]

Bring your breakfast, and learn some interesting facts about scrub habitat and the unique plants and animals that inhabit this area. After breakfast, the group will take a short hike into Lyonia Preserve. Free. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar-sand trails. Because of the recent increase […]

Florida scrub jays are busy birds this time of year. They can cache thousands of acorns a year, burying them in the sand just below the surface. Take a guided hike through Lyonia Preserve to learn more about this unique species and try to observe them preparing for cooler weather. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, […]

10-11 a.m. Spending time in nature may boost your mental and physical health. Join LEC staff for a fresh air hike along Lyonia Preserve’s trails. Participants should wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar sand trails. Free. Because of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, participants are asked […]