Feb 01 Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PEAR Park Gateway in Leesburg
Join staff for an early evening walk to get some exercise and take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Feb 03 Who Lives Here?
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Eustis
Explore the natural communities and plant species which support the animal life at the preserve.
Feb 06 Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Montverde
Join staff as we explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve.
Feb 07 Wetland Excursion
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sawgrass Island Preserve in Umatilla
Join us for a fast paced guided hike at Sawgrass Island Preserve to explore the diverse ecosystems within the preserve, including the plants and animals…
Feb 07 Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pine Meadows Conservation Area in Eustis2/74/48/2910/3
Assist staff with surveying one of Lake County’s conservation lands for birds and butterflies. These surveys assist with the long term management…
Feb 08 Nature Study
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Twin Lakes Park in Leesburg
Explore the boardwalk and ephemeral wetland to view the birds and herps as well as the native plant communities.
Feb 11 Watershed Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Hickory Point Preserve Pavilion in Tavares
Join us monthly for Watershed Wednesdays to learn how lakes, streams, wetlands, and uplands connect, with rotating presentations on shorelines-…
Feb 13 Jane Austen Fest
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Donnelly Park in Mount Dora2/132/142/15
In an atmosphere welcoming to all levels of interest, The Jane Austen Fest strives to educate by presenting an array of workshops, programs…
Feb 13 Winefest 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards in Clermont2/132/142/15
Winefest celebrates last year’s harvest with award-winning wines from dry to sweet, live outdoor music all weekend, local artists and crafters, food and more
Feb 14 Native Plant Propagation and Cultivation
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ellis Acres Reserve in Paisley
Native plants are good for wildlife and people. Learn a few tips on how to incorporate more natives into your landscape.
Feb 14 Tracks and Scat
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PEAR Park Nature Center/WCA in Leesburg
Who goes there and who left that? Join park staff on a discovery of animal evidence. Bears to bugs leave their signs of living and passing
Feb 14 5th Annual Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis2/142/152/212/22 Plus More
Looking for things to do in Mount Dora or Eustis? Visit the Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms in Central Florida for fresh strawberries,…
Feb 20 Antique Extravaganza
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora2/202/212/22
Come and shop hundreds of vendors both indoors and outdoors with antiques, collectibles, vintage items, and much more. Admission is charged. Free Parkin…
Feb 21 Paddling Adventure
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Crooked River Preserve in Clermont
Paddle Crooked River to Lake Louisa, then hike a scenic loop around a sinkhole lake, spotting rare scrub and sandhill species in Crooked River Preserve’…
Feb 21 124th Annual Georgefest
5:00 PM Ferran Park and Downtown Eustis in Eustis2/212/222/232/24 Plus More
Happy Birthday George! Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida
Feb 21 EcoExpo 2026 Celebrate and Protect Real Florida from LCCC, SECO, LCWA & Lake County
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hickory Point Recreation park in Tavares
Celebrate and Protect Real Florida Real Close. Learn how Environmental NonProfits, Government Agencies, and Businesses can help you protect wildlife,…
Feb 25 Nature Study
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake Jem Park & Boat Ramp in Tavares
Explore the nature trails within the park, observing the native plants, wetland fauna and birds as well as butterflies and dragonflies.
Feb 27 Stories of Water – Crooked River Preserve
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Crooked River Preserve in Clermont
Join us for a casual guided hike as we share the Story of Water at Crooked River Preserve. Limit 15 participants. Hike intensity: Moderate. Reservations…
Feb 28 Shameless Namedroppers LIVE at Oasis Saloon
9:30 PM – 11:55 PM Oasis Saloon in Sorrento2/284/256/138/28 Plus More
Megan McCauley and Mark McDowell are SHAMELESS NAMEDROPPERS and are ready to entertain your pub, bar, restaurant or party in the Central Florida area.
