Conservation Florida Launches Inaugural “Tasting on the Trail” at D Ranch Preserve
Local Central Florida Makers Raise a Glass to Conservation During Earth Month
ORLANDO (March 19, 2026) — Conservation Florida, a local nonprofit land conservancy, has announced the launch of its inaugural “Tasting on the Trail,” a new immmersive sip-and-stroll experience on Saturday, April 18 at D Ranch Preserve.
Timed with Earth Month, the event invites visitors to step into the heart of wild Florida, drink in hand, for an unforgettable evening that blends conservation and local flavor.
Set against a scenic sunset backdrop, Tasting on the Trail offers a rare opportunity to sample specialty cocktails, craft beers and creative mocktails from a wide variety of local beverage partners like Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, Deviant Wolfe Brewing, St. Augustine Distillery and more – all while exploring permanently protected conservation land.
“This is about experiencing Florida in a way some people never get to,” said Conservation Florida’s Sarah Shepard. “You will connect with the land and community in a completely unique way, with every sip and step connecting you to something bigger than yourself.”
D Ranch Preserve
Conserved in 2019 through a generous donation of 476 acres, D Ranch Preserve opened to the public in May 2025 and has quickly become a destination for outdoor recreation, featuring more than 3.5 miles of trails for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Plans are underway for a community-focused nature center, anticipated in 2027.
Amidst the sipping and strolling, guests may also spot some of the native plants and animals that call D Ranch Preserve home. Gopher tortoises, swallow tail kites, butterflies, and bobcats all rely on permanently protected land like D Ranch Preserve.
Tasting on the Trail directly benefits conservation, with proceeds going back to local nonprofit Conservation Florida’s mission to protect the Sunshine State’s water, wildlife, and wild places.
For information and to purchase tickets, visit this link.
Tasting on the Trail
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 4 – 7 pm
D Ranch Preserve, 2655 Reed Ellis Rd, Osteen, FL 32764
For more information, contact:
Sarah Shepard, Communications Director
About Conservation Florida:
Conservation Florida is an accredited, nonprofit land conservancy dedicated to conserving the Sunshine State’s water, wildlife, wild places — the places that make Florida home. Since its founding in 1999, Conservation Florida has saved roughly 45,000 acres, serving all 67 counties in Florida, by prioritizing strategic and evidence-based land protection, education, and advocacy.