Prescribed forest fire guided tour in Oakland

The Oakland Nature Preserve staff is teaching residents why prescribed burns are important.

By Leticia Silva
| 5:17 p.m. June 23, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer

Oakland Nature Preserve is offering a guided tour from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28.

The tour will go into the Uplands at Oakland, focusing on how and why fire is used to maintain its restored Sandhill habitats.

The Preserve notes that those who wish to participate must register in advance and pay a fee, $8 for non-members and $5 for members.

The Oakland Nature Preserve also recommended that participants dress for the weather with sun and bug protection, as well as close toed shoes and a hat, while remembering the importance of reusable water bottles to succeed in this tour.

After the tour, participants will be able to enjoy some ice cream on the porch.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.