Polk Youth Naturalist Program (FALL SEMESTER)

Mon Nov 25 2024 at 08:00 am to Wed Nov 27 2024 at 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

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

Polk's Nature Discovery Center
Publisher/HostPolk's Nature Discovery Center
Polk Youth Naturalist Program (FALL SEMESTER)
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Learn about Florida's Ecosystems in this NEW and FREE multi-day education program for youth between 14 and 18 years of age.
About this Event

What is a the Polk Youth Naturalist Program?

A naturalist is someone who spends their time studying the natural world around them. The Polk Youth Naturalist Program aims to instill a love for learning and the natural world into the hearts and minds of Polk County's youth.

Over the span of 3 days, through hands-on activities, fields trips, and lessons, participants will learn about the diverse ecology of Polk County's habitats.

Topics Include: Freshwater and Upland habitats, plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, fish, macroinvertebrates, habitat fragmentation, habitat restoration, careers in natural resources, and more!

Activities Include: Presentations by experts in the field, guided hikes, dip netting, sweep netting, touring various habitats within Polk County's Environmental Lands, bird identification, plant identification, gopher tortoise monitoring, data collection, interactive projects, and more!


Date & Time : November 25th-27th (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 8:30am-3:30pm)

Program Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Drop off/ Sign-In: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Pick up/ Sign-Out: 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Who should sign up for this? This program is for youth, ages 14-18.

Location: 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland Fl. 33803

The class will be held in the Discovery Center Workshop Building at Circle B Bar Reserve (Please see maps below for details)

Tickets & Sign-Ups: Tickets and completed registration packets are required for participation in this program. A registration packet will be sent to the participant's email used at sign-up.

Other Helpful Info:

  • Participants should bring a cold-packed lunch each day and be prepared to be outdoors and hike up to 2.5 miles per day.
  • Dress to be outdoors and appropriate for current weather conditions.
  • Close-toed shoes are required.
  • Make sure to apply sunscreen and bug spray.
  • Bring a refillable water bottle.


If you have questions or issues registering, please contact the Natural Resources Educator, at

[email protected]

(863) 668-4673 Ext. 204



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

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