Upcoming Events

Swamps are mysterious places that provide a home to many different species of animals and insects. Join expert instructor and artist Ellen Westerholm as she guides you through creating a swamp of your own with water colors. Because of the topic and details required to complete this painting, class will be 3 hours long instead of the normal 2 hours. Cost is $60/person which includes your entry fee to the facilities. If you have attended a previous water color painting class we ask you to help us walk our environmental talk by bringing back any leftover paints or brushes. This class is for adults.

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.

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 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).

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 group of volunteers works on our financial affairs. 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.

What happens inland doesn’t stop at the shoreline.

The Trout Lake Nature Center will host “Do Your Part for Our Marine Areas” on April 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, featuring Lake County conservation practitioner Trampis Bonjorn.

Bonjorn’s work demonstrates how local action leads to big change. His team collects and recycles oyster shells, returning them to coastal waters where they form new reef systems that filter water, reduce erosion, and create vital habitat for marine life. The program will also spotlight mangrove propagation efforts that stabilize coastlines and provide nursery areas for young fish and other wildlife.

These efforts begin here—because what we do in our own backyards affects Florida’s coastal environments. Water, nutrients, and materials travel through our lakes and rivers to the sea. Protecting these inland systems helps ensure healthy estuaries and thriving marine ecosystems downstream.

Water moves. Systems connect.

No registration required but there is a $5/vehicle entry fee for all non-members.

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 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.

More inforamtion to follow.

Trout Lake Nature Center offers a different way of seeing—slowing down long enough to notice form, light, and movement, and then translating that experience to paper.

Each class draws from Florida’s native landscapes and species—feather, water, shadow, and structure—inviting participants to observe closely and paint what is often overlooked. Instruction is step-by-step, materials are provided, and the process is accessible regardless of experience level. Held inside the education center and surrounded by native habitat, the setting becomes part of the practice. What is seen outside informs what takes shape on the page.

Join expert instructor and artist Ellen Westerholm as she guides you through painting your own owl. Cost is $50/person with all painting materials being supplied. If you have attended a painting class before, please bring any leftover paints, brushes, or markers to help us walk our environmental talk. This class is for adults.

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.

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.