Explore nature at ONP festival

The third annual Nature Fest will be held at the Oakland Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 21.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 7:09 p.m. September 17, 2024

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The Oakland Nature Preserve is hosting its third annual Nature Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

Meet ONP’s animal ambassadors, learn the history of Lake Apopka and about the cleanup efforts being made, take a boat ride on the lake or a guided hike on the grounds, visit with the nature preserve’s community partners, and connect with nature. Vendors will include those related to nature and nature-inspired art, as well as environmental organizations and food trucks.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.