Upcoming Events

Join us for Chair Yoga with Nancy. This gentle yoga class is a great way to start the day, stretch your body and improve or maintain your flexibility. Cost is $5/session payable to the instructor. Entry fees are waived for this program. Bring a mat, dress in loose fitting clothes and join us.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Join expert birder Bob Wexler to learn about birds at TLNC. Bring your camera and binoculars if you wish. $5 donation suggested.

2023 EcoExpo: Saving Lake County, Awareness to Action on March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake-Sumter State College (Leesburg Campus).

The 2023 EcoExpo’s primary mission is to promote interest in conservation, climate change, and related subjects in Lake county. This event is free and open to the public and will include workshops with actionable information on conservation, conservation exhibits, door prizes, and more. TLNC will be hosting a Discovery Room with hands-on activitiies.

The EcoExpos is co-hosted by the following Lake County organizations: The Lake County Conservation Council, Trout Lake Nature Center, Florida Native Plant Society: Beautyberry Chapter, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lake County, Tri-city NAACP, All About Ballots, Aquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida, Citizens for the Preservation of Rural, Friends of the Wekiva River, Mount Dora Friends of the Environment, Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society, Friends of Lake Louisa.

For more information go to http://bit.ly/3J0TXsg

This is the monthly meeting of OVAS and accompanied by an educational presentation

Join us for outdoor yoga often held under the spreading branches of our Grandfather Oak. Sometimes the weather is brisk but that adds to the enjoyment of the practice of yoga outdoors. Well-behaved dogs can join the class with their owners often ending the session with a walk to the lake during cooler weather. Cost is $5/session which is collected by the instructor.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Join us for Chair Yoga with Nancy. This gentle yoga class is a great way to start the day, stretch your body and improve or maintain your flexibility. Cost is $5/session payable to the instructor. Entry fees are waived for this program. Bring a mat, dress in loose fitting clothes and join us.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Join us for outdoor yoga often held under the spreading branches of our Grandfather Oak. Sometimes the weather is brisk but that adds to the enjoyment of the practice of yoga outdoors. Well-behaved dogs can join the class with their owners often ending the session with a walk to the lake during cooler weather. Cost is $5/session which is collected by the instructor.

Join us for Chair Yoga with Nancy. This gentle yoga class is a great way to start the day, stretch your body and improve or maintain your flexibility. Cost is $5/session payable to the instructor. Entry fees are waived for this program. Bring a mat, dress in loose fitting clothes and join us.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Each month TLNC invites various scientists, nature lovers, storytellers and environmentalist to speak on a wide variety of topics. Although some topics appeal more to adults, children are always welcome. TLNC does charge a $5/vehicle entry fee to all non-TLNC members.

Featured in March will be Taylor Jones, TLNC volunteer curator of our insect and butterfly collection. Learn about the specimens in this collection, how they were acquired, spread and used to further people's knowledge about the small inhabitants of our world.

Take a water color painting lesson with artist Ellen Westerholm. In this lesson you will learn how to paint a rabbit or bunny. Cost is $50 but all painting materials are supplied. Go to https://www.universe.com/artfeb2023 to register or call 352-357-7536

Folk Music Third Saturdays Concert. $7 at the door. The potluck will begin at 7 PM with music at 7:45. Bring a covered dish for the potluck.

Sunday Fundays are fun for the family or any age. Local reptile experts will be onsite with live snakes, lizards and other reptiles, along with information about native and exotic species.
You can observe alligators from our boardwalk and learn about their habits. Visit exhibits and talk to experts at your own pace. Make a craft and enjoy a ssssweet treat!

This group of volunteers works on our financial affairs. New volunteers are encouraged to attend or inquire at (352) 357-7536.

This program is to provide Envirothon teams with training before the Lake County competition takes place.

Join us for outdoor yoga often held under the spreading branches of our Grandfather Oak. Sometimes the weather is brisk but that adds to the enjoyment of the practice of yoga outdoors. Well-behaved dogs can join the class with their owners often ending the session with a walk to the lake during cooler weather. Cost is $5/session which is collected by the instructor.

Join us for Chair Yoga with Nancy. This gentle yoga class is a great way to start the day, stretch your body and improve or maintain your flexibility. Cost is $5/session payable to the instructor. Entry fees are waived for this program. Bring a mat, dress in loose fitting clothes and join us.

This monthly program is for 2 to 5-year-old children and their favorite adults to learn about nature in an age-appropriate fashion. Making positive nature connections is important for your child's brain development, learning, and mental health. Register by calling or emailing the contact listed below. Cost is $5/vehicle or free for TLNC members.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

The Association of Nature Center Administrators or ANCA will be holding its first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic. This group is composed of nature center staff and receive professional development and training and networking at this important meeting. TLNC staff tries to attend when programming permits.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Bring your well-mannered dog and join the TLNC pack for a quiet walk on our trails where we end up at the Education Dock. This is an opportunity for you to socialize and your dog to socialize. No reservations are required. All dogs must be kept on a 6 foot lead and owners must pick up after their dogs. Entry fee to TLNC is $5/vehicle. All TLNC members (both dogs and humans) have free entry to our facilities.

This committee works on developing, researching, constructing and installing exhibits throughout the property and museum. Are you creative? Then this is the committee for you to get involved in.

This group of volunteers provides overall direction to this independent nonprofit. New volunteers are encouraged to attend or inquire at (352) 357-7536.

Join us for outdoor yoga often held under the spreading branches of our Grandfather Oak. Sometimes the weather is brisk but that adds to the enjoyment of the practice of yoga outdoors. Well-behaved dogs can join the class with their owners often ending the session with a walk to the lake during cooler weather. Cost is $5/session which is collected by the instructor.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Join us for Chair Yoga with Nancy. This gentle yoga class is a great way to start the day, stretch your body and improve or maintain your flexibility. Cost is $5/session payable to the instructor. Entry fees are waived for this program. Bring a mat, dress in loose fitting clothes and join us.

Join artist Ellen Westerholm to learn how to paint mushrooms. Westerholm supplies al the materials needed to paint along with her expertise and direction. Go to hppts://www.universe.com/artfeb2023 to register or call 352-357-7536.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.

Staff and volunteers provide a rotating program of environmental activities targeted to various grade levels. Sometimes portions of the building are unavailable due to the classes being taught. You might want to plan your visit around this field trip but you are welcome even when students are present.