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Dads are FREE on Fathers Day!

Kick back and relax with our wildlife on #FathersDay because Dads are FREE all day at the refuge! Bring your own picnic and eat at our covered pavilion or under our shaded oaks. ???????? Enjoy our Wildlife Walk trail and visit up to 19 different…
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Earth Day events that BTN will be attending!

Saturday April 21st at Lake Eola Park: BTN is proud to be collaborating on the SmART project for Central Florida Earth Day this year!  SmART is art created with re-used items, and a scientific flare.  This year’s theme is TINY HOUSES.  Kids in 3rd through…
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Amazon Smile Triples Their Donation to Non-Profits March 12th-31st

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Over 200 raccoons rescued in 2017

Here is a group of soon-to-be released raccoons eating their lunch :) Wild raccoons learn best from eachother with minimal contact from humans. Their enclosures are located "behind the scenes" so they can avoid contact with the public. IMG_7758
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Join us for the Newman’s Holiday Challenge!

Newman's Challenge Continues all month long! Click HERE for more details! #GivingTuesday
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Shop at BTN for “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY”!

Saturday, November 25th, 9am-4pm visit Back to Nature's Gift Shop for some delightful, crafty, Eco-friendly, educational and fun items! All priced to sell from $.99-24.99. All proceeds directly benefit the wildlife of BTN! 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd. Don't forget to visit the resident wildlife…
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Owloween Event Wrap up!

OWLOWEEN wrap up! The event was a hit! Over 15OO visitors and 7k fundraised for the animals! Special thanks to our sponsors: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Centerstate Bank, Lake Nona, Gatorland, FLy By Night Bat Specialists, 11th Hour Business Solutions, and to the band, My…
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Earth Day Releasing of Song birds

Click the link to view a video of our first songbird release of the season! https://www.facebook.com/BTNwildlife/videos/1327637010637642/
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Fall 2O17 Interns Apply Today! Students and Non-students Welcome!

Our Fall 2O17 Internship program kicks off on August 19th at 2pm with a mandatory on-site orientation. The program begins the week of August 2Oth. To learn more about the program, visit our intern information page.
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Re: Special Meeting about Osceola Expressway and potential impacts on BTN and Split Oak Preserve

Dear Supporters of Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, It has come to our attention that one of the potential roadway expansion options for the Osceola County Expressway could impact the Split Oak Reserve Area and environmentally sensitive lands adjacent to Back to Nature project management…
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