This National Public Lands Day, Trout Lake Nature Center will take a closer look at that work with Jasmin Linkutis, a Biological Scientist III with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, Linkutis will join us at TLNC for Aquatic Habitat Restoration with FWC Biologist Jasmin Linkutis, from 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Seeing Restoration in Action
Linkutis works in FWC’s Habitat and Species Conservation division, within the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration section, where she manages large aquatic restoration projects.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, communities across the country will celebrate National Public Lands Day, a day to appreciate, explore and care for the natural places that connect us to the outdoors and to one another.

This year's theme, “Caring for Our Shared America,” is especially meaningful as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

More Than a Day of Service

National Public Lands Day is organized annually and led by the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service and other federal agencies. The day brings individuals, families, organizations and communities together to care for and celebrate the places we share.

TLNC brought Florida black bear education to more than 200 students through the Summer ELC Outreach Program, inspiring curiosity, conservation awareness, and connections with wildlife through hands-on learning experiences.

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