Events

Gopher Tortoise Day

Split Oak Forest Main Entrance 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, FL, United States

We will be set up from 1-5pm near the main entrance of Split Oak Forest with tents and refreshments. There will be kids activities, talks, and hikes on the hour to a different gopher tortoise burrow each time. We will even have a captive, un-releasable rescued gopher tortoise onsite courtesy of Swamp Girl Adventures from […]

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Gopher Tortoise Day Planning Meeting

Split Oak Forest Main Entrance 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, FL, United States

Coming up on Saturday, April 11, Friends of Split Oak Forest will be celebrating all things Gopher Tortoise! We will do some event planning, discuss activities, gather volunteers and talk about Gopher Tortoise issues in general. All are welcome. Bring your lunch, a blanket and your creativity! We'll be gathering at the sign at the […]

Gopher Tortoise Day

Split Oak Forest Main Entrance 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, FL, United States

We will be set up from near the main entrance of Split Oak Forest with tents and refreshments. There will be kids activities, talks, and hikes on the hour to a different gopher tortoise burrow each time. We will even have Sheldon a captive, un-releasable rescued gopher tortoise onsite courtesy of Swamp Girl Adventures! Stop […]

Gopher Tortoise Day at Split Oak Forest 2023

Split Oak Forest Main Entrance 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, FL, United States

Gopher Tortoise Day is our main annual outreach event to show our appreciation for the keystone species that helped fund the public purchase of Split Oak. Activities: Observe Gopher Tortoise Burrows and Learn about GT Habitat and this important Keystone Species Guided Hike at 8 AM and 11 AM Self Guided Hikes All Day See […]

Love Your Forests Picnic: Split Oak Forests’ 30th Birthday

Join the Friends of Split Oak Forest as we celebrate the 30th birthday of this incredibly sensitive habitat with an on-site picnic and hike. Register Here: https://forms.gle/wEQTWFZc6HzzUimf7 Questions? Email SaveSplitOak@Gmail.com or valerie@friendsofsplitoak.org

Gopher Tortoise Day Hike

*Register Here* Dave Wegman will host a hike through Split Oak Forest with elected officials, Friends of Split Oak Forest, Volunteers, and environmental enthusiasts across the region to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day!