The UCF Environmental Initiative offers tours to scheduled groups of all sizes. We are happy to lead any group through our natural lands or campus landscapes. Nature-lovers, garden clubs, trail clubs, birders, or any group who is generally interested in learning about central Florida’s unique ecosystems should email or call to schedule a tour. A curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of each group:
Tours for children:

Outdoor, authentic learning experiences are a wonderful way to get kids excited about science and the environment. Tours are flexible and cater to specific age groups and teacher suggestions. Sunshine State Standards are included in all educational programs.

• Tours can be scheduled for any duration of time, but are typically 1-3 hours depending on the age and size of the group. To schedule a tour, please arboretum@mail.ucf.edu or call (407) 823-3583.
• Most tours are guided for a small fee, usually $2.00 per person per hour.
• When scheduling a tour, please keep in mind the outdoor weather. In the summer (and most months in Florida) you should wear light-colored clothes, a hat and close-toe shoes. You should also bring sunscreen and a REUSABLE water canteen.
• Most tours explore the fire loop, where there will be at least 3 different ecosystems compared (depending on age of participants), including Pine Flatwoods, Cypress Dome, and Oak Hammock.
• We do have picnic pavilion areas around campus to eat after or before the tour.

 
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School group tours

The UCF Environmental Initiative offers tours to school groups. Outdoor, authentic learning experiences are a wonderful way to get kids excited about science and the environment. Tours are flexible and catered to specific age groups and teacher suggestions. We can cover Sunshine State Standards and are happy to provide individualized written tour curricula.

 
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Guided group tours

The UCF Environmental Initiative offers tours to scheduled groups of all sizes. We are happy to lead any group through our natural lands or campus landscapes. Nature-lovers, garden clubs, trail clubs, birders, or any group who is generally interested in learning about central Florida’s unique ecosystems should email or call to schedule a tour.

 
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Scouts and extra-curricular

The UCF Environmental Initiative can provide scouting badge educational requirements and educational programs for other extra-curricular groups. We have plenty of opportunities for eagle-scout projects as well.

 
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Self-guided tours

The UCF Natural Lands are open from sunrise to sunset every day for self-guided tours. The natural areas are a wonderful place for learning, teaching, relaxing or playing. Landscape tours of the campus will be available soon link to campus landscapes coming soon.

 
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