Oakland Nature Preserve receives matching donation

The preserve needed to raise $10,000 by June 30, to receive a matching $10,000 donation. It reached its goal one week early.

By Leticia Silva
| 6:11 p.m. June 24, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Oakland Nature Preserve announced in April it received a Challenge Match Grant for its environmental programs.

According to its announcement, if the preserve was able to raise $10,000 by Tuesday, June 30, it would also receive another $10,000, totaling $20,000.

Currently, the preserve has been able to raise more than required, totaling $10,520, or 105% of its goal.

"Wow, we are blown away by the support - we reached our goal a week early," the preserve posted to its website. "Thank you for your continued support of Oakland Nature Preserve!"

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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.