- April 25, 2024
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Peggy Lantz showed guests varieties of edible plants.
Party animals descended on the preserve, but the gopher tortoise was not one of them.
Hannah Gilbert offered Tim Bachmeyer and others a tour demonstrating the history of the preserve.
Jim Helmers talked about the different aspects of preserve restoration.
Jackie Rolly grasped a longleaf pine as a prime example of species that will inhabit certain areas once restoration is complete.
Boardwalk guide Taylor Clark pointed out ospreys to her group.
A yellow rat snake staff has named Henry joined the festivities beneath a boardwalk pavilion.
Clark pointed out a new set of caterpillars along her tour.
Even on an overcast day, a trip to Oakland Nature Preserve is incomplete without seeing Lake Apopka at sunset.
Alligators knew a party was in motion, so they gathered near the shore.
Layla Brisbois and John Wyatt were among musicians who performed.
Managing Director Taressa George unveiled designs for three signs that will debut soon.
Friends helped Lorraine Burch celebrate victory in the big kayak raffle.
OAKLAND The board and staff of Oakland Nature Preserve, with the support of Oakland and Friends of Lake Apopka officials, held the inaugural Night at the Preserve Saturday, April 2.
Guides directed four tours around the preserve, from preserve history and restoration to edible plants and a sunset boardwalk tour leading to Lake Apopka. At three different stations, guests received drinks and a catered buffet while musicians played.
The night ended with silent auction and raffle drawings for prizes worth hundreds of dollars altogether, as well as a special announcement of new signs officials will unveil soon.
