At OUTSIDE, our goal is to shift the Florida landscape paradigm towards more sustainable landscaping.
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail 11490 Montevista Road Clermont, FL 34711
Registration is limited. Register early to ensure your space on the tour.
Part of the OUTSIDE Collaborative 2021 Tour Series, this interactive field tour will focus on native plant ecology, exploring the interplay between native plants and wildlife as well as the link between habitat restoration and native nursery production. The tour will include three stops in Lake County. At the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail participants will learn about the role of native plant species in promoting habitat for endangered and protected species while exploring the restored Florida scrub ecosystem. The tour will continue on to visit two premier local native nurseries, Enviro-Pro Tree Farm and Green Isles Gardens, where participants will hear from experts on the role of native plants in promoting biodiversity and habitat for pollinators, butterflies, and other wildlife. Discussion will address the challenges and opportunities for increasing the supply and demand for native plants in Florida.
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail
The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is dedicated to increase awareness of the need to restore habitat for scrub-jays, gopher tortoises, and native plant species. Participants will discover the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail with Executive Director Cathy Brown, learn about its history and purpose, and explore the balance between the native plant communities and wildlife species in this protected ecosystem.
Enviro-Pro Tree Farm
Enviro-Pro tree Farm is one of the State’s leading producers of quality container trees with over 29 native tree species - conveniently located across the street from the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail. Participants will have an opportunity to view all 29 species of native trees and hear from Enviro-Pro owner Lauren Hindman about the market for native trees and the process of selecting and producing native species for the industry.
Green Isle Gardens
Green Isle Gardens specializes in Florida native plants and wildflowers, with a focus on upland plant species. The nursery has 8 acres under production and features more than 150 species of native plants. Participants will tour the nursery and hear from nursery owner Marc Godts and botanical expert Craig Huegel about the role of native plants in wildlife ecology, native species identification and utilization as well as opportunities for increasing supply and demand for native plant species. Lunch will be provided at Green Isles Gardens Nursery.
What is included?
General admission includes the following: The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail tour, Enviro-Pro Tree Farm tour, Green Isle Gardens tour, and lunch.
What continuing education units (CEUs) will be included?
Landscape Architect DBPR: 4 credits
FNGLA & Florida Water Star: 4 credits
Irrigation Association: 4 credits
ISA: 4 credits (applied for)
Will I require transportation?
Yes. In order to follow social distancing practices and protocols, attendees will need to travel between the tours using their own vehicles. Please view the map above for the tour's destinations.
How far apart in miles are the tour locations from each other?
The Florida-Scrub Jay Trail and Enviro-Pro Tree Farm are 0.5 miles apart (2 minutes driving time). Enviro-Pro and Green Isle Gardens are 3.3 miles apart (6 minutes driving time). The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail and Green Isle Gardens are 2.8 miles apart (4 minutes driving time).
Who will be speaking?
What are the COVID-19 protocols?
If you have questions, please email the organizing team at brianna.palfi@cherrylake.com.