Oakland Nature Preserve News

Invasive plant removal in the news!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:41:37 GMT

Foraging group helps remove invasive plant

New Ambassador Opossum

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:16:24 GMT

New Ambassador Opossum

Pumpkin Glow Traditions

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:45:59 GMT

Oakland Nature Preserve carves out Halloween tradition

Nature Fest 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:33:55 GMT

Nature Fest 2025 - Orange Observer

Board Member Jim Peterson Honored in Orlando Sentinel

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:04:50 GMT

Our wonderful Board member Jim Peterson was honored this week as one of the 10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live (2025)

Central Florida Favorites Silver Winner!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:30:07 GMT

We are delighted to announce that we received Silver place for the Outdoor Attraction in the Central Florida Favorites!

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve's Frogwarts adventures

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:44:17 GMT

The Orange Observer visited our environmental summer camp this week! Enjoy the article and photos!

Healthy West Orange Trails Connection Grant

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:36:28 GMT

We are delighted to announce the installation of enhanced wayfinding signage and a new guided tour program, sponsored by a grant from the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection. Orange Observer News article here.

Wildin' Out with Zak Cole

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:39:26 GMT

Local biologist and wildlife filmmaker Zak Cole takes us on a virtual safari through some wild spots right in our own backyard. The Local Magazine Article.

Trails in the News

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:42:24 GMT

Rediscover Your Wild Side on These Essential Nature Trails. Article from Visit Orlando.

Orlando Weekly recognition

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:49:52 GMT

Orlando's 27 best scenic hiking trails, bike paths and nature preserves. Orlando Weekly Article.

Plant Rescue Partners

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:47:30 GMT

Rescue plants spread biodiversity at Lake Apopka North Shore

Farewell to Jennifer Hunt

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:51:29 GMT

We bade farewell to Jennifer Hunt, the Managing Director of ONP from 2017-2024. Orange Observer article.

Environmental Stewardship Award

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:53:21 GMT

Town of Oakland & Oakland Nature Preserve honored with prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award from the Florida League of Cities. Town of Oakland Press Release.