Upcoming Events

It's a contest to give back! Increase your donation's impact by joining the Mt. Dora Community Trust's (MDCT) Giving Week starting Monday, November 30 until Noon, Monday, December 7th. For further information, you can use the QR code in the image on this web page.

Donations can be made online. Credit card processing fees are covered by the MDCT. Or, deliver checks to: 821 N. Donnelly Street, Mt. Dora during Giving Week which ends on Monday December 7th at 3 PM. Checks MUST be made to MDCT with a memo description with Trout Lake Nature Center. If donors are unable to go the the MDCT, checks can be brought to TLNC before noon, December 7th but still made out to MDCT for delivery to MDCT by TLNC staff. No cash donations are accepted.

Well-mannered dogs are welcome to bring their human companions for a gentle walk along the Trout Lake Nature Center's trails. On the last Sunday of each month dogs can gather for these walks. Humans are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and picking up after any doggie deposits. Pack walks give your dog a chance to socialize, sniff the many smells along our trails and get a little exercise. You have the chance to make new friends and meet old friends. There is no cost or registration for this walk but a $5/vehicle does apply to all non-TLNC members.

A light hearted presentation about holiday customs around the world and critters associated to our holidays or with names that relate to our holidays. Bring your memories of holiday nature adventures you may have had to share with the group.

Due to the holiday, the Trout Lake Nature Center will be closed to visitors. The Center will reopen on Friday, Nov. 27 at its normal hour of 9 AM.

This program is designed for 2 to 5-year-olds to have a positive experience with nature and the outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult and should dress for playing outdoors and getting dirty. Bring a water bottle for you and your child.

Nature Sprouts is held monthly on the fourth Wednesday. Adults are required to register their child on the TLNC website calendar online. The program is limited to 20 children with their adult(s). Cost is $5/family. Free to TLNC +members.

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.

Make three ornaments in class on 11/24/2026. We will provide all supplies, and students will have a variety of holiday stencils, paint, and embellishments to choose from. Registration is required. The cost for the class is $15.00. Cost includes entry fee.

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

Folk Music Third Saturdays Concert. $7 at the door. The potluck will begin at 7 PM with music at 7:30. Bring a covered dish for the potluck.

An invitation to slow down, observe, and discover the beauty in the simplicity. Join Karen Chevrotee for a demonstration of Japanese flower arranging. Beginners welcome. Come with curiosity. Attend the demonstration and express your interest in future classes and continued study. Registration is not required.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

Watercolor artist and teacher Ellen Westerholm will teach how to paint with watercolors using nature as inspiration. You will learn to paint a Pumpkin Harvest in this class. Westerholm supplies all needed materials—paint, brushes, art paper, etc. The class costs $50. Registration is required and includes an entry fee.

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.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

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

This talk will be an overview of many different aspects of wild turkey ecology. We will discuss their biology (appearance, life cycle), regional differences among turkeys across North America, and their diet, habitat, and predators. We will also talk about their history and management. Wild turkeys can be thought of as a great conservation success story due to efforts in the 1900s. Finally, we will discuss some of the ongoing research taking place on wild turkeys here in Florida.

Across the United States, Liberty Trees have been designated since before the American Revolution. On November 14 at 10:30 AM, the Trout Lake Nature Center will join that tradition by designating its Grandfather Oak as a Liberty Tree with the assistance of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

Using a simple pattern for beginners, Alyssa Kays, expert embroiderer will help you successfully learn to "hand" embroider. With several simple stitches, you will create a flower arrangement and could begin a fun new hobby. Caution: Embroidery can become addictive. All materials are supplied by the instructor which includes thread, needle, hoop, cloth and entry fee to the facility.

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 is an interactive educational program exploring the importance of Florida’s leaf litter and the amazing organisms that call it home! Learn about how leaf litter provides habitat for insects, spiders, and amphibians, and shelter for reptiles and other wildlife. Take part in a hands-on exploration of different types of leaf litter to see what you can find.

Houses are due between November 4 and noon on November 6.

Schoolchildren will be on site for a field trip this day. TLNC is still open to the public while the school is on-site, however, students may be using the buildings and on the trails. Please call (352) 357-7536 if you need more information.

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.

Graphic designer and artist Shelley Kays will guide participants through learning how to draw a Pumpkin to celebrate the Pumpkin Season. Like so many other vendors, TLNC is going pumpkin. This is the first drawing class being offered at TLNC based on a request from visitors. Class size is limited to 15 participants so Kays so each will be able to receive individual attention. Cost is $50/person and includes all art supplies needed and facility entry fee.