Nature Lecture Series: Burning for Balance-The Benefits of Prescribed Burns

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Polk's Nature Discovery Center: Workshop Building at Circle B Bar Reserve | Lakeland

Polk's Nature Discovery Center
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Nature Lecture Series: Burning for Balance-The Benefits of Prescribed Burns
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Join us on Thursday nights as we learn from experts about the natural world around us!
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Eager to learn more about the world around you? Then join us at Polk's Nature Discovery Center for our 2025-2026 Nature Lecture Series!

From September 2025, through May 2026, Polk's Nature Discovery Center will be hosting a different lecture each month; highlighting an aspect of the natural world.

Join us on January 29th as Florida's Forest Service Area Supervisor, Victor Memmoli, gives us an in-depth look at prescribed burns: their purpose, their value, and where they are implemented.

This presentation will be held in Polk's Nature Discovery Center's Workshop from 6:00pm-6:45pm with time for questions and answers to follow.

Please see below for more details and other upcoming dates!

Date & Time : Thursday, January 29th, 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm )

Location: This program will be held at the Polk's Nature Discovery Center Workshop. (See map for details.)

Who should sign up for this? For learners of all ages.

Tickets & Sign-Ups: Tickets are not required, but recommended. Signing up will allow us to know the number of participants planning to attend. If spots are available on the day of the event, spots may be open for other visitors.

1 ticket is needed per person. 1 ticket = 1 person

Additional Information for those Attending:

  • Please be sure to bring a flashlight as the parking lot may be dark.

For any questions or concerns: Please call Polk's Nature Discovery Center at (863) 668-4673, or email [email protected]

Make sure you are following Polk's Nature Discovery Center on Eventbrite so you are notified about future events!


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Polk's Nature Discovery Center: Workshop Building at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, United States

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