

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet Florida's Terrestrial Turtles at REI
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: From the sandy uplands to the freshwater springs, Florida is home to a fascinating variety of turtle species. This session will begin with a broad overview of all the terrestrial and freshwater turtles found across the state, highlighting what makes each group unique in terms of habitat, behavior, and adaptations.

As we narrow our focus to Central Florida, you’ll learn about the species you’re most likely to encounter while hiking, paddling, or exploring local preserves. Nicole will share stories and insights from the field, helping you recognize and appreciate these often-overlooked reptiles in your own outdoor adventures.

Participants will have the opportunity to examine real biofacts—shells, bones, and other tangible items that offer a hands-on connection to turtle biology. And yes, you’ll get to meet a few ambassador turtles up close!

About our speaker: Nicole O’Brien brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work in environmental education. With a background in biology, she has spent much of her career working with government agencies and nonprofit organizations focused on conservation and public engagement.

Activity location: 
Winter Park REI
430 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Please RSVP here: 

https://www.rei.com/events/trtl/meet-floridas-terrestrial-turtles/a02cw00000GhPOXAA3
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-garden/meet-floridas-terrestrial-turtles-at-rei/200029437939254
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.rei.com/events/trtl/meet-floridas-terrestrial-turtles/a02cw00000GhPOXAA3?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=winter+garden-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Winter Garden
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Oakland Nature Preserve
- **lat**: 28.554709863362
- **long**: -81.639696142669
- **full address**: Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trl, Winter Garden, FL 34760-8985, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Oakland Nature Preserve (https://allevents.in/org/oakland-nature-preserve/26050685)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trl, Winter Garden, FL 34760-8985, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oakland Nature Preserve
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Meet Florida's Terrestrial Turtles at REI ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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