Young Naturalist Explorers:  Gopher Tortoises & Their Burrow Buddies

Mead Botanical Garden, Inc.1300 S. Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789501(c)3info@meadgarden.org407.622.6323

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Join us at Mead Botanical Garden  to learn all about gopher tortoises, their habitat & burrow buddies, and go on a special burrow crawl!

Mead Botanical Garden

<h3>Join Mead Botanical Garden's Young Naturalist Explorers class, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am to learn all about Gopher Tortoises!</h3><h3> </h3>National Gopher Tortoise Day is celebrated on April 10th to raise awareness and appreciation for these long-lived, gentle reptiles, which are a keystone species in their ecosystem. Join our Young Naturalist Explorers at Mead Botanical Garden for fun gopher tortoises activities and a special burrow crawl. We will be learning all about gopher tortoises, their habitat, burrow buddies, take a hike as a gopher tortoise would, and end with a burrow crawl! What to bring? Please wear comfortable walking shoes or boots in case its wet/muddy.Topic: Gopher Tortoises &amp; Their Burrow BuddiesInstructor: Marcia AndersonDate: Saturday, April 18, 2026Class Check-In: 9:15 A.M.Class Start Time: 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.Location: Discovery Barn, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL (<a href="https://meadgarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Green-Garden-Map-2023-731x1024.png" title="https://meadgarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Green-Garden-Map-2023-731x1024.png" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See Map Here</a>)Cost: $10 + eventbrite fees *We recommend ages 5-12, but the family is welcome to tag along! Parent participation is not required, but a parent or guardian must remain onsite for the duration of class. Parents/Guardians are not required to purchase tickets for themselves.Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor Massey Services, Inc.

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