Upcoming Events

The Trout Lake Nature Center will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years so our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holidays. TLNC will reopen on December 26 at 9 AM and January 2 at 9 AM for our regular hours.

Join us at TLNC for a New Year's Day Hike. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a non-retracting leash.
Every year, we start the first day of the year with a gentle walk along our trails. Join us to begin the day walking with friends and family, meeting new people and enjoying nature. We believe you should start every year by bringing joy and peace to your heart by walking with nature. The walk starts at 9:30 AM and the gate opens at 9 AM. The property is only open for this walk so our staff and volunteers can enjoy New Year's. Well-mannered dogs are welcome.

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.

Sunday Fundays are fun for all the family, of all ages . Come in for a chance to learn about Florida Wildlife. This informational event will feature exhibits and interactive areas. While visiting TLNC learn about black bears, panthers, manatees, birds of the area, and bats. Stroll down the Haselton Trail at 1:30 PM or 2:30 PM with our birding volunteer Bob Wexler.
Experts from the Lake County Water Authority and other organizations will be exhibiting at the event and available to answer questions. Interactive learning stations are scattered around the facility for you to take part in. You can also observe wild alligators from our boardwalk, visit exhibits, participate in activities and talk to experts at your own pace.

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.

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 local author and early childhood educator Alex Vollman for this engaging parent workshop. Alex will share how everyday moments in nature through play, reading, and hands-on exploration can support your child’s language, creativity, and overall development. Vollman will talk about her writing process and share children’s activities to help deepen a child’s understanding of her books and learn about nature.
This program is free to attend; however, all non-TLNC members are required to pay a $ 5 entry fee per vehicle to access the property. No reservations are needed.

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.

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

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.

The supposedly native bird--the flamingo--has been used to market many things from lottery tickets to used cars. At this class you will learn to paint this brilliant scarlet bird under the expert tutelage of Ellen Westerholm. This class is for adults and costs $50/person. All materials are included in the cost of the class but we ask anyone who has attended a previous water color painting class at TLNC to bring any paints or brushes they may have to help us be more environmental.

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.

Alex McMichael from the Clermont Martin Watch, also known as the Purple Martin Landlords, will present a program about the Purple Martins. Learn about the natural history of the purple martin along with an understanding of the migration season. Alex will talk about the focus of the Clermont Martin Watch and their busy season from January through July.
Are you interested in having purple martins as part of your habitat? Come to the program at Trout Lake Nature Center.

Last Saturday of the month.
Has your dog been waiting for cooler weather to join its canine friends for a walk in the woods and a little socialization? Join our Pack Walks. All dogs must be well-behaved, on a 6’ non-retractable lead, and friendly with other dogs and people. The dog’s person is responsible for picking up and disposing of any deposits left by their dog

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 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 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.
It is held monthly on the fourth Wednesday. TLNC entry fee is $5/vehicle but TLNC members enter for free.
Adults are required to register their child by going online to the TLNC website calendar to register online. The program is limited to 20 children with their adult(s).

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.