ONP closed for two weeks

The closure of the nature preserve is a precautionary measure.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 3:45 p.m. March 25, 2020

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Oakland Nature Preserve is following Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ order to shelter in place to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

The preserve will close for two weeks on the evening of Thursday, March 25, and there will be no access to the boardwalk or uplands trails during this time. The museum previously had been closed.

“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding as we work with local and national agencies to prioritize the welfare of our community,” ONP officials said.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.