The Jr. Naturalist Program is offered through the Orange County Environmental Protection Division to provide opportunities for students, ages 8-14, to learn about nature through outdoor exploration, environmental activities and wildlife interaction. All classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited and varies per class. If registration is full, you may select to be added to the waitlist. Please note that most of our classes are held on conservation properties that do not have restrooms or other public facilities. 
We have a new feature to this season’s Jr. Naturalist program. During each class we will have a nature journaling session, where we will be utilizing different art medias to create your very own nature journal. Participants attending the September class will receive their own Jr. Naturalist nature journal. Each class you attend after that we will add more memories!

Attention scout and group leaders!
If you would like to have your group attend of one our Jr. Naturalist programs please contact us separately to make a reservation. We are more than happy to accommodate your group and can register your participants  to ensure a spot for everyone.
For more information contact  Marcia Anderson Clark at marcia.anderson@ocfl.net or 407-836-1529

Click here to be notified when class registrations open.
Spring 2020 Schedule       
January 18th : Tree Tour at Split Oak (10am)
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day with a tree tour.  There is no group sign up available for this event.
Location: 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
Febuary 8th: Birds at Johns Lake
Location: Johns Lake
March 16th: TBD
Location: TBD
April 11: Gopher Tortoise Day at ONP
It’s National gopher Tortoise day! Come celebrate this keystone species and learn why they are so vital to our ecosystem! 
Location: Oakland Nature Preserve,747 Machette Trail, Oakland, FL 34760
May 18th: Seashells
Location: TBD
*Activity schedule and topic are subject to change.
Registration dates will open individually, as each activity date is completed.
By registering for a class, you agree to the following Orange County waivers and photo/video release forms:
Photo and Video Release Form
Event Participation Release - Minor Form
Event Participation Release Form

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