Nature Lecture Series: Managing Wildlife, Preserving Habitats

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 December 18th to hear from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Jeremy DeWeese. DeWeese will be speaking on how FWC Law Enforcement manages habitats through proactive Law Enforcement patrols focused on educating the public about how their impact, large or small affects the habitat around them, including how wildlife management affects habitats as well.

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, December 18th, 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 bnJlZHVjYXRvciB8IHBvbGstY291bnR5ICEgbmV0

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