Native Tree Giveaway & Scavenger Hunt at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

Join IDEAS For Us at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge for a FREE Native Tree Giveaway & Scavenger Hunt in celebration of Florida Climate Week!
About this Event

Join IDEAS For Us at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge for a FREE Native Tree Giveaway & Scavenger Hunt in celebration of Florida Climate Week!

Explore the wildlife refuge with a fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt that takes you on a tour of the property while spotting animals, learning about Florida wildlife, and discovering the importance of protecting our native ecosystems.

Orange County residents will also have the opportunity to take home a FREE 5–7 gallon Florida native fruit tree! Each tree will include a care sheet with instructions on proper planting, watering, and maintenance to help your tree thrive.

Native trees play an important role in supporting biodiversity, providing wildlife habitat, improving air quality, and strengthening Florida's ecosystems.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
Cost: FREE

What to Expect

• Wildlife Scavenger Hunt: Explore the refuge on a fun tour, spot resident animals, and learn about wildlife conservation.
• Free Native Fruit Trees: Take home a 5–7 gallon Florida native fruit tree, complete with a tree care sheet.
• Environmental Education: Learn how native trees benefit Florida's environment and how to successfully grow your tree at home.

Important Tree Giveaway Information

We have 120 Florida native trees available, exclusively for Orange County residents, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Registration does not guarantee a tree.

Celebrating Florida Climate Week

This event is part of Florida Climate Week, an initiative organized by the VoLo Foundation that brings together nonprofits, businesses, scientists, community leaders, and residents across Florida to raise awareness about climate change and inspire local environmental action.

Florida Climate Week highlights practical solutions that strengthen our communities, protect natural resources, and build a more resilient Florida. Our native tree giveaway offers residents a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a healthier environment, starting in their own backyards.

Thank You to Our Partners!

Special thanks to Orange County, VoLo Foundation, the Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (CFAEP), and Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge for supporting this event and helping bring environmental education, wildlife conservation, and native tree planting opportunities to our community.

We look forward to seeing you at the refuge on October 24!