We are thrilled to announce the upcoming grand opening of Conservation Florida's D Ranch Preserve for public access later this year, thanks to a generous donation from our sponsor, Florida Power & Light! 🥾🍃
Here's your chance to get a sneak peek and join our first trail-building efforts on Friday, May 3!
This is a free event, but please RSVP to reserve your spot! All donations go directly back to our conservation efforts.
Unleash your inner adventurer and join fellow reptile and amphibian aficionados on October 14th for a chilling and thrilling nighttime hike amidst the eerie environs of D Ranch Preserve, our 476-acre preserve just outside of Orlando.
Date: Saturday, October 14th
Location: D Ranch Preserve, 2655 Reed Ellis Rd, Osteen, FL 32764
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tickets: Suggested donation of $10 MUST RSVP
As the sun sets and the weather cools, we will embark on a hike to explore the mesic and scrubby flatwoods, wet prairie, and wetlands of D Ranch and learn about the captivating life of Florida's cold-blooded critters.
The Cold-Blooded Critter Crawl is not just a hike! It’s an educational journey where you’ll gain insight into the diverse species of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the region. Interact with fellow enthusiasts, share stories and experiences, and even capture photographs of your cold-blooded encounters.
What to Bring
Safety and preparedness are key for this nocturnal adventure! Equip yourselves with sturdy field gear to tread the diverse terrains of the preserve. A flashlight or headlamp is a must to light up the path and spot these intriguing creatures in their natural habitat.
Don’t let this opportunity vanish into thin air! Carve out time in your calendar and creep over to the D Ranch Preserve on October 14th for an afternoon brimming with exploration, education, and eerie excitement.
Ticket Info
Suggested donation of $10*
Please note that an RSVP through the following link is required to attend:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cold-blooded-critter-crawl-tickets-727063806417
For questions, please contact Tessa Skiles at tessa@conservationfla.org
This summer, you're invited to RUN WILD with Conservation Florida! Join us on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at our annual Wild Florida 5K at Lake Baldwin Park in Orlando, Florida.
The run supports our mission to save natural and agricultural landscapes for future generations. Participants will receive a branded 5K t-shirt, medal, and lots of good vibes knowing they are saving land and creating a healthier future for Florida!
Join Conservation Florida at our Winter Haven Conservation on Tap - Sponsored by Verizon, event on July 28 at Grove Roots Brewing Company.
You're invited to join the Conservation Florida team at our privately-owned Osteen, Florida preserve, D Ranch for an afternoon of volunteering, followed by a guided hike.
Join Conservation Florida for an exciting afternoon of conservation photography and hiking! This guided hike, led by our professional conservation photography teammates Adam Strang Bass, Vice President of Conservation, and Tessa Skiles, Programs Coordinator, will take you through the natural surroundings of our 476-acre D Ranch Preserve in Osteen, FL.
Save the date! KENDRA SCOTT GIVES BACK X CONSERVATION FLORIDA! Come shop for good and support Conservation Florida at the Kendra Scott - Mall at Millenia-Orlando this Saturday!
Do you love Florida? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you passionate about conservation, wildlife, or Florida's environment? If you answered yes to any of the above, join us! Conservation on Tap is an opportunity to drink a craft beer, learn and support conservation, and meet the Conservation Florida team!
Join us for an evening under the stars hosted by The Holbrook Family at Sweetwater Branch Inn, Benefiting Conservation Florida on December 1st at 5:30 p.m.
Do you love Florida? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you passionate about conservation, wildlife, or Florida's environment? If you answered yes to any of the above, join us! Conservation on Tap is an opportunity to drink a craft beer, learn and support conservation, and meet the Conservation Florida team!
Come enjoy Crooked Lake Prairie with Conservation Florida on October 29 for our final Bioblitz of the year! Located in Polk County, this 525-acre lake-front property is a natural haven for wildlife, like Florida Scrub-jays, gopher tortoises, and sand-skinks.
Conservation Florida's second Bioblitz will be held on June 11 at Rock Springs Run State Reserve, a 14,000-acre reserve located in Central Florida. Join our staff and subject matter experts on hands-on hikes to discover and document Florida’s incredible biodiversity.
Do you love Florida? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you passionate about conservation, wildlife, or Florida's environment? If you answered yes to any of the above, join us! Conservation on Tap is an opportunity to drink a craft beer, learn about and support conservation, and meet the Conservation Florida team!
Kick off Conservation Florida's Bioblitz series with us on March 13th at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve! Conservation Florida’s Bioblitzes are immersive events that offer participants guided tours, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural areas.
Join IDEAS For Us and Conservation Florida for a walk around D Ranch Preserve to learn how to identify and remove invasive species safely. We will also discuss native plants and how we can work to protect Florida's natural ecosystems.
Looking for information on the Conservation Legacy Banquet and to submit your RSVP?
Join Conservation Florida for a one-of-a-kind way to complete your 5k! Spend your morning hiking the 5k with our team on D Ranch Preserve. You'll get a first look at the wildly beautiful 476-acre preserve before it is opened to the public.
Join Conservation Florida's virtual Wild Florida 5k and support Conservation Florida and our work to protect Florida's wild places!
Restoring our ecosystems is an essential local solution to the global climate crisis, and IDEAS For Us is teaming up with One Tree Planted and Conservation Florida to do just that! Join us for the planting of 1,000 trees at D Ranch Preserve to improve the biodiversity and ecosystems of the land.
Join Conservation Florida and Conrad Wysocki, Volusia County Senior Forester at Florida Forest Service, on a guided hike around D Ranch Preserve to learn about the importance of prescribed fires!
Join Conservation Florida for an exclusive first-look at D Ranch Preserve! You'll be joined by Conservation Florida staff and subject matter experts on guided hikes to experience wild Florida, learn about iNaturalist, and hear about our conservation efforts!
Mark your calendars for April 29 and join Conservation Florida via zoom at to test your knowledge of Florida's famous reptiles. Don’t worry, this friendly competition won’t get too cold-blooded!
Join us via zoom to hear from Audrey Peterman on Earth Day to learn about Mobilizing Advocates for our Earth.
Join us for Nature Trivia Night on Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. for a special edition that’s all about Florida’s native plants!
REGISTRATION VIA EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED TO FIRST 15 TO REGISTER.
Join Conservation Florida for an exclusive first-look at D Ranch Preserve! You'll be joined by Conservation Florida staff and members of Orange Audubon Society on a guided hike to birdwatch with experts, learn about eBird, and hear about our conservation efforts!
Conservation Florida is proud to partner with Tall Timbers for this unique eBird event! Our land trusts, along with Alachua Conservation Trust, are partnering with local Audubon chapters, including West Volusia Audubon and Orange Audubon Society, to document declining bird species on private and land trust owned lands. Collectively, the three land trusts protect thousands of acres that, in many instances, have been birded infrequently, if ever.
With 476 acres, there is plenty of room to safely socially distance at D Ranch Preserve, however, we ask that you wear a mask/face covering.
Join Conservation Florida and Orange Audubon Society for a virtual introduction to eBird.
Join us for Nature Trivia Night on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. for a special edition that’s all about birds!
With five ways to 5k, you can support land conservation YOUR WAY from ANYWHERE during the ENTIRE month of November!
Whether you run, walk, hike, bike, or paddle, you’ll be saving land for wildlife and creating a healthier future for Florida!
We’re backyard bioblitzing LIVE with photographer Carlton Ward, Jr.!
