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Sunshine, Fresh Air, Wild Places!

Sunshine, Fresh Air, Wild Places! From our annual Wild Florida 5k, to our first ever Star Party at D Ranch Preserve, get outside with us this season at our upcoming events: Central Florida Wellness Walk at Orlando Wetlands 📅 Date: Friday, January 23 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Orlando Wetlands, Christmas RSVP Join Conservation Florida for an uplifting Wellness Walk, proudly sponsored by Orlando Health. Start 2026 right with a morning outdoors that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and with more knowledge on wild Florida! During the walk, our guides will highlight the importance of incorporating healthy habits into everyday life through time spent outdoors, all while introducing you to Orlando Wetlands! As we walk, Kelly Matthew, the Orlando Health Manager of Corporate Wellness, will provide insights on incorporating healthy practices into our daily lives. We will explore mindfulness techniques by slowing down and engaging all our senses. What do we see, smell, and hear out on our walk when we actually take a moment to pause? We hope this event will create a lasting impact on your wellbeing and inspire your curiosity and love for Florida. Wild Florida 5k 📅 Date: Saturday, January 31 ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 11 AM 📍 Location: Harbor Park, Orlando REGISTER HERE RUN WILD FOR FLORIDA WITH CONSERVATION FLORIDA!   Sunshine. Blue Springs. History and Tradition. Cracker Cows. Monarch Migrations. Palmetto Prairie. Everglades Headwaters. Cypress Knees. Chubby Mermaid Manatees. Spanish Moss draping Ancient Oaks. Pine Lillies and Pitcher Plants in Bloom.  Participate in the Wild Florida 5K this coming January to protect the places we love most and the wildlife we share them with. First Tuesday Trail Team at D Ranch Preserve 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 3 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: D Ranch Preserve, Osteen RSVP Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a hands-on volunteer morning at Conservation Florida’s D Ranch Preserve! We’ll spend the morning maintaining our trail system to keep it safe, accessible, and beautiful for everyone who visits. 🌱 Volunteer Activities May Include: Widening and maintaining nature trails Trimming overgrown corners and cutting back brush Clearing fallen branches and debris Walking the trail and trimming hanging branches Option lunch picnic after the volunteer event. If you are interested in joining a post-volunteer picnic, please pack a lunch! Whether you're an experienced land steward or just looking to get outdoors and give back, there's something for everyone. All tools provided-just bring your gloves, water bottle, and love for wild Florida! Star Party at D Ranch Preserve 📅 Date: Saturday, February 21 ⏰ Time: 7 PM - 10 PM 📍 Location: D Ranch Preserve, Osteen RSVP Hosted by Conservation Florida and the Central Florida Astronomical Society, you are invited to a rare opportunity to visit the permanently-protected D Ranch Preserve for an evening under the stars with telescopes and expert guidance from professional astronomers. What to expect: Multiple telescope stations Expert astronomers and FL ecologists to guide you through your viewing experience of the sky from permanently protected conservation land Fun snacks, activities, and community engagement! Good to Know: All ages welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult The stargazing area is a short, approximately 3-minute walk from the parking lot Paths are unpaved but the area is wheelchair accessible No pets please Thank you to our partners at the Emil Buehler Planetarium for making this event possible! Adopt-a-Road Clean Up at D Ranch Preserve 📅 Date: Thursday, March 5 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: D Ranch Preserve, Osteen RSVP Join us for a clean-up event at D Ranch Preserve, cleaning up Reed Ellis Road. This clean-up helps protect wild Florida by preventing pollution from entering our conservation lands and harming native species. What to Bring: Reusable water bottle Close-toed shoes (required) Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) Work gloves (if you have them – we’ll also have some available) Let’s work together to keep our wild places clean and enjoy some time in nature! North Florida Conservation on Canvas in Pensacola 📅 Date: March 26 ⏰ Time: 7 PM - 9 PM 📍 Location: Garden & Grain RSVP An evening of art, wine, and wild Florida Join us for a one-of-a-kind paint and sip experience benefiting Conservation Florida and our mission to protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places. Guided by celebrated Pensacola native, Douglas Holsworth, guests will create their own Florida-inspired masterpiece during a two-hour painting session. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is designed to spark creativity and connection to our beautiful state. Your ticket includes: 🍷 Two drink tickets for the Garden & Grain (full bar) 🧀 A curated charcuterie spread 🎨 All painting supplies and personal instruction from the artist 🌿 And most importantly - a chance to give back to Florida’s wild places Space is limited - grab your spot and paint for a purpose! We hope to see you at one of these events!   With gratitude,  Team Conservation Florida  Questions? Please reach out anytime to events@conservationfla.org Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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