News
New Photo Exhibit “Florida’s Enchanted Waters”
The new photo exhibit in our Education Building is presented by Linda Wilinski and is available for viewing during our open hours of 9-4 Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4 PM on Sunday. Linda is a freelance photographer, certified Florida Master Naturalist and a Springs...
Wednesday Nature Walks
A guided 45 minute nature walk at 8:15 Wednesday mornings December 9 and 23 and January 13 and 27. Come out and walk in the cool weather and learn about our habitats. For all ages. Donations are appreciated.
First Saturday Birding Feb. 6
The next First Saturday birding program will be on February 6 at 8 AM. Anyone interested in learning moreabout our resident birds with a knowledgeable guide is welcome. The one hour program will start from the parking lot and will include a walk to the lake....
Daybreak Birding
For those who wish to see birds departing from the rookery and the beauty of a sunrise on the lake, we are having Daybreak Birding on December 10, 15, 19 and 29. The short walk to the lake will begin at 6:30 AM where you can observe the birds from the TLNC dock....
Extra Hours on Thursdays
TLNC will stay open later on Thursdays to give visitors an opportunity to walk the trails and enjoy the sunset at the lake. The gate will be open until 5:30 and visitors are asked to depart by dusk.
Find Hidden Figures
Walking in the woods is enjoyable and many of us are getting outside for both our physical and mental health but it can get boring to walk the same area or trails day after day. To help make each walk at the Trout Lake Nature Center an adventure or to give your walk...
Keep Wildlife in the Wild
By Anthony SmejekIf you're enjoying the outdoors with your family and your child comes across a cute little wildlife critter like a turtle, baby bird, or any number of animals in the woods, it is tempting to gather it up and take it home. However, this can become a...