Wildlife Appreciation Day!
Open House & Free Guided Hike
When: Saturday, May 18th
Where: Geneva Wilderness Area, Ed Yarborough Nature Center
3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva 32732
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Cost: FREE
Have fun, Learn about your environment and the incredible creature that live there and Get Outdoors!
Free guided hike at 9:00am
Talk to exhibitors from Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, Central Florida Zoo, Florida Native Plant Society, Florida Wildlife Conservation, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods, Organic Sanctuary, Seminole Audubon Society and Seminole County Animal Services.
Newsletter Winter/Spring 2013 Schedule!
See what Natural Lands has to offer in or latest newsletter. Check out our Upcoming Classes, HIkes, and other opportunities to explore and learn about nature!
Summer Eco Adventure Camp!
Call now or register at any of our active parks! (Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando, or Sylvan Lake Park). Scholarships Available.
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. BROCHURE
REGISTRATION FORM PARENT HANDBOOK
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
Nature Adventure Birthday Parties! 
Create a birthday party experience your child will never forget! A trained staff member will welcome your party guests, present and exciting program with live animals, and take the group on a hike on our 180 acre property. You will have time in the center for exploration and to enjoy your refreshments. Parties are held at in the Ed Yarborough Nature Center in the Geneva Wilderness Area just minutes from Sanford and Lake Mary. Call 407.349.0959 for availability and cost.
History of the Natural Lands Program
The Natural Lands Program was established in 1990 by a voter approved referendum. The money was used to purchase lands for the purposes of preservation, recreation and education. The Natural Lands now consist of over 6,600 acres of preserved land. The largest parcels are called wilderness areas.
Preservation
There are eight wilderness areas and one preserve that are open to the public. Integral to the goals and objectives for managing acquired lands in an acceptable manner are protection and restoration of the natural resources present. An important element in protecting the resources is to prevent dumping, poaching, and other illegal activities. Appropriate land management activities, such as prescribed burning, forest management, resource monitoring, and removal of exotics, are implemented to protect the viability of the Natural Lands Properties.
Environmental Education
The Natural Lands Progam offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages including field trips for schools, eco-camp, eco-adventure programs, and hikes.
Wilderness Areas and Nature Center
Black Bear Wilderness Area
Black Hammock Wilderness Area
Chuluota Wilderness Area
Econ River Wilderness Area
Geneva Wilderness Area and Ed Yarborough Nature Center
Lake Harney Wilderness Area
Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
Lake Proctor Wilderness Area
Spring Hammock Preserve
Rules of Use
Other Land Management Agencies and Environmental Organizations
Cuplet Fern Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
Florida Forest Service
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Park Service
Seminole Audubon Society
St. Johns River Water Management District
The Nature Conservancy
US Fish and Wildlife Service