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Steve Waring 
Parks and Recreation
Manager
845 Lake Markham Road
Sanford, FL  32771
407-665-2180

Responsible for Sylvan Lake Park, Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park, Seminole County Softball Complex and Soldiers Creek Park

Rick Durr
Greenways and Natural Lands
Manager
845 Lake Markham Road
Sanford, FL  32771
407-665-2180

Responsible for all Natural Lands, Streetscapes, Trails, Boat Ramps and Passive Parks

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Parks and Preservation

Environmental Education and Programs

Leisure Services Guide
Check out the latest Guide for information on parks, trails, classes, programs and more!! 


2013 Summer Eco Adventure Camp!

Call now or register at any of our active parks!  (Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando, or Sylvan Lake Park).

Join us for our outdoor Adventure and Environmental Education program that is committed to promoting individual growth and environmental awareness for children ages 7-12.  Each week has a new and exciting theme.  Join us for 1 week or all 8! 

Campers will have hands-on experience with plants and animals, enjoy hiking, fishing, nature crafts, plus lots of fun and games!  There will be fun activities that will get you outdoors and learning about the environment.   FLYER

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Where:  Ed Yarborough Nature Center
               3485 N. County Road 426
               Geneva, FL  32732
When:   June 3 thru August 2nd
Times:   9:00am to 4:00pm
                Extended Day available - 7:30am-5:30pm
Cost:      $132 per week (additional $15 for the week for extended day)

Call (407)349-0959 for more information



Programs Offered September through May

Seminole County's Natural Lands properties can serve as a wonderful outdoor classroom and provide a great opportunity for hands-on learning. 

Students can visit the properties with natural lands staff and participate in activities such as wildlife inventory and vegetation mapping, and learn about topics like bio-diversity, conservation, land management, and prescribed burning. 

The Natural Lands staff can also bring a little of the outdoors into your classroom and provide an interesting and exciting learning experience.  
                               
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Guided Hikes

These hikes are scheduled at some of our most beautiful wilderness areas.  Themes include topics such as frogs, owls, insects, and nighttime adaptations. $3 per person. Must register and pay in advance, space is limited. Must be 7 years old or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Hike Schedule

We also offer private hikes, at a charge of $3 per person, to groups of 15 to 25.  Please call 407-349-0959 for more information.
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Nature Adventure Birthday Party!

Create a birthday party experience your child will never forget! Your party will feature live animals, nature walk, nature exploration and more. Parties are held in the Ed Yarborough Nature Center in the Geneva Wilderness Area just minutes from Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary.
All parties include a 3 hour room/facilities rental and an SCNL instructor will lead the program. We will also set up the room with tables and chairs.  Maximum number of participants is 25.  Cost:  $170  For more information contact 407-349-0959.

School Field Trips

Geneva Wilderness Area and the Ed Yarborough Nature Center can serve as wonderful outdoor classrooms and provide a great opportunity for hands-on learning. Students can explore this property with Natural Lands staff and learn about the environment around them.

The typical education program consists of demonstration and discovery time in the Nature Center, a nature-based activity based on your school curriculum, and a guided hike through the Geneva Wilderness Area. 

Cost:  $5 per student (minimum 15 students)

For more information or to schedule your field trip, please call (407)349-0959 or email lhartsock@seminolecountyfl.gov

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In School Program 

The Natural Lands staff provide a presentation, live animals, skulls, maps and other related visual aides to give students a "nature" experience in the classroom.

Cost:  FREE

Number of Students:  Minimum of 20 students, Maximum of 120 students. Groups larger than 120 will be split into multiple class periods within the same day. There is no charge for this program. Small groups will have a more hands-on experience. In cases of large groups, teachers can choose a small group of students to join us up front to participate in the hands-on portion of the show.

Number of Programs:  Up to 3 shows in one day within a 3-hour period.

For more information or to schedule a program, please call (407)349-0959 or email lhartsock@seminolecountyfl.gov

Community Events
Join the Seminole County Natural Lands at one of their exciting nature events!  Learn about the native plants, wildlife and the environment around you.  Please contact 407-349-0959 for dates and time.


Owl Class - Who's Watching Who? 
When:  March 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:  Ed Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva, FL  32732
Cost:  $5 per person. 
Ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at any active Park (Sylvan Lake Park, Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park)

Snakes of Florida Class!
When:  May 11th, 9:00am-12 noon
Cost:  $5 per person
Location:  Ed Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva, FL  32732

Join a local snake expert as he gives an introduction to and dispels some of the myths about these often misunderstood cold blooded residents! 
Ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at any active Park (Sylvan Lake Park, Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park)



Wildlife Appreciation Day - May 18th,
9:00am to Noon  Free to the Public!
Join the Wildlife and get up close and personal with one of our native snakes, Talk to a turtle or get a Bird's eye view of some of Florida's Native Birds!  Talk to the experts about the many critters that share our County.  Free Guided Hike and Nature Center Open House. 

Exhibitors will include Central Florida Zoo * Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge * Florida Wildlife Conservation * Florida Yards & Neighborhoods * Organic Sanctuary, Seminole Sudubon Society * Florida Native Plant Society & Seminole County Animal Services!

Amphibian Class
When:  June 22nd , 9:00am-12 noon
Cost:  $5 per person
Location:  Ed Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva, FL  32732

Frogs, Salamanders, sirens, oh my!!! What is an Amphibian?  Will I get worts if I touch a frog?  Why do amphibians have slimy skin?  what's the largest amphibian?  Come learn the answers to these and other questions about these amazing creatures. 
Register at any active Park (Sylvan Lake Park, Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park)

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 Native Plant Awareness Day

Wildlife Appreciation Day

Programs Offered by Our Partners

Cuplet Fern Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
Hikes and Classes
    
 
Learn to attract birds to your yard, about birdwatching tools, bird identification techniques, and practice identification session with audio and visual aids. Class includes a field trip to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Seminole Audubon Society for information and registration at 407- 977-4389.