EVENTS
Come connect with us! We update this page regularly with our upcoming events, so stay tuned for new opportunities!
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in an event, please contact Kristin@conservationfla.org at least 3 days in advance.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Join the Conservation Crew
Online calls the first Friday of every month at 12 pm where we will share exclusive opportunities, offer trainings, and provide community with fellow conservationists.
Adopt-A-Road Clean Up at D Ranch Preserve
Help us clean up and improve the road along D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP HERE.
Protect Our Paradise Screening & Wildlife Experience
Join Conservation Florida and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for a special screening of Protect Our Paradise, an Emmy-award winning original docu-series.
RSVP HERE.
Conservation Connections: A Guided Hike at Econlonhatchee Sandhills
Join Conservation Florida for a guided hike through a beautiful piece of permanently protected Florida!
RSVP HERE.
Conservation on Canvas in Pensacola
An evening of art, wine, and wild Florida.
RSVP HERE.
Protect Our Paradise Screening with Freehand Goods
Join Conservation Florida and Free Hand Goods for a night of giving back to wild Florida!
RSVP HERE.
Trail Team at D Ranch Preserve
Support trail maintenance at D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP Here.
2026 Sunshine State Soirรฉe
Join us for an extraordinary evening dedicated to the protection of our wild and working lands.
RSVP Here.
Tasting on the Trail at D Ranch Preserve
Join us for Tasting on the Trail, a oneโofโaโkind sip + stroll experience through the beautiful conservation land of D Ranch Preserve!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.
Trail Team at D Ranch Preserve
Support trail maintenance at D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP HERE.
Star Party at D Ranch Preserve
Experience wild Central Florida under the stars at a FREE Star Party filled with stargazing, celestial discovery, and fun with friends!
RSVP HERE.
Conservation on Canvas: Fall in Love with Florida
An evening of art, wine, and wild Florida.
GET YOUR TICKET HERE.
Trail Team at D Ranch Preserve
Support trail maintenance at D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP HERE.
Wild Florida 5k
RUN WILD FOR FLORIDA!
Join Conservation Florida for the Wild Florida 5K on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Orlando. Every step you take helps protect the Sunshine Stateโs water, wildlife, and wild places.
Wellness Walk
Feel good in your mind and body while learning about Florida's unique & wild wonders on this guided hike.
RSVP HERE.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at D Ranch Preserve
Get into the holiday spirit by heading to D Ranch Preserve to chop down your own Florida Christmas tree!
REGISTER & RESERVE YOUR TREE HERE.
Conservation Connections: Exploring Loxahatchee Slough
Get ready to explore the beauty of Loxahatchee Slough with Conservation Florida and Palm Beach County ERM.
RSVP HERE.
Conservation on Tap: Coastal Conservation & Restoration
Join Conservation Florida and Sea & Shoreline for a fun and engaging evening discussing land and coastal conservation!
RSVP HERE.
Bioblitz at Bellini Preserve
Join us for a morning celebrating nature with guided hikes, citizen science, and community engagement!
RSVP Here.
Archbold's Lake Wales Ridge Fire Fest
Explore the role of fire in Floridaโs ecosystems at the Lake Wales Ridge Fire Fest, a day of learning, demonstrations, and community engagement.
LEARN MORE HERE.
D Ranch Monthly Volunteer Event
Supporting trail maintenance at D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP HERE.
2025 Polk Landowner Expo
The Polk Landowner Expo is a one-day event created for agricultural landownersโboth large and smallโwho want to explore practical ways to keep their land in production and resist the pressure to sell for development.
RSVP HERE.
Panther Conservation Night Ticket Offer!
Florida Panthers invite you to join them at Amerant Bank Arena for our Panther Conservation Night this season on Nov. 1!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.
Welcome Home Party
Join us in welcoming Mak back from her 550 mile bike tour of Florida!
Endurance athlete and wild Floridian Mak will bike across the state from Jax Beach Key West to raise funds and awareness for our mission.
You can help fuel Mak's ride and in turn help protect our land, water, and wildlife by supporting the Tour de Coast. Learn more https://conservationfla.org/blog/2025/tour-de-coast and support her throughout the weekend by following @tourdecoastfl and @conservationflorida on Instagram!
Wings of the West Mural Reveal at D Ranch Preserve
Join us for the unveiling of the newest mural addition to the Wings of the West trail!
RSVP Here.
Explore D Ranch Preserve
Join Conservation Florida for a guided hike at D Ranch Preserve as part of the VoLo Foundation's Florida Climate Week!
RSVP Here.
Trail Team at D Ranch Preserve
Supporting trail maintenance at D Ranch Preserve!
RSVP Here.
Florida Eco-Trivia
Put your Florida knowledge to the test and enjoy a fun evening with fellow Sunshine State enthusiasts!
RSVP Here.
An Exclusive Unveiling at D Ranch Preserve
Join Conservation Florida and friends on Wednesday, September 24 at 9:30 AM for a special unveiling at D Ranch Preserve.
RSVP HERE.
Conservation on Canvas (SOLD OUT)
An evening of art, wine, and wild Florida.
Tickets include paint supplies, 3 drinks, charcuterie spread, and a guided painting experience by two expert artists.
Florida Fin Fest
A free 2-day Ocean Conservation + Education + Music Festival in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Growing Smarter: Florida's Future Depends on It
As South Florida continues to grow, how do we ensure that nature doesnโt get left behind?
Join Conservation Florida and the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Florida Young Leaders in Miami for a powerful community conversation about the future of growth and conservation in the region. This panel will focus on why itโs important to protect South Floridaโs land, water, and wildlife - for nature, for people, and for the economy.
Weโll explore the critical role conservation plays in shaping resilient, livable communities and how we can make space for nature in the face of rapid urban expansion.
Adopt-A-Road clean up at D ranch preserve
Help Keep Our Preserves Clean: Reed Ellis Clean-Up & Guided Hike
Protect Our Paradise: Film Screening & Conversation
Join us for a showing of Conservation Florida's Protect Our Paradise, a series focused on conserving the wild places in Florida.
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1424630140099
Explore D Ranch Preserve
๐ฟJoin us for a casual morning walk through the beautiful D Ranch Preserve! ๐ฟ
This guided hike is open to all and offers a unique opportunity to explore the land on foot while learning about the incredible natural features that make this preserve so special.
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-d-ranch-preserve-tickets-1470812332279
Let's Talk Native Plants!
๐ฟ Join us for a guided native plant hike at D Ranch Preserve ๐ฟ
Calling all nature lovers, plant enthusiasts, and curious explorers!
๐๐ปConservation Florida invites you to a guided educational hike through our beautiful D Ranch Preserve, a forever protected habitat. Come learn about Floridaโs incredible native plant species and how they support our unique ecosystems!
CONSERVATION ON TAP: KEEP PALM BEACH WILD!
Come hang out with Conservation Florida and Copperpoint Brewing for a fun and meaningful evening all about protecting wildlife and wild places right here in Palm Beach County.
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Date: Tuesday, June 17
โฐ Time: 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
๐ Location: Copperpoint Brewing Company, 151 Commerce Rd, Boynton Beach, FL
D Ranch Preserve Grand Opening
๐๐๐ญ๐: ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ฒ ๐, ๐๐๐๐
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๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ โ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐, ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ง, ๐
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For the first time ever, we're opening the gates to a Conservation Florida preserveโand you're invited!
This 476-acre property is a living example of conservation in actionโcomplete with miles of trails, blooming native wildflowers, and signs of wild Florida residents like gopher tortoises and Florida black bears.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ:
โ Guided hikes
โ Family-friendly activities
โ Plenty of space to relax and reconnect with nature
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Closed-toed shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a lawn chair for the program.
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Parking is available on-site, with overflow lots across the street and down the road. Volunteers will be there to help direct traffic. If you're able, please use an overflow lot to leave close spots for guests who need them most.
A special thank you to Florida Power & Light Company, through its charitable arm the NextEra Energy Foundation, for making this possible. And thank you to our dedicated volunteers and partners who helped bring this preserve to life.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. We canโt wait to celebrate this milestone together.
Earth Day Sneak Peek of d ranch preserve!
Get a sneak peek of our NEW trail system at D Ranch Preserve this April 22 (#EarthDay!) โ before we officially open to the public!