By visiting the Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve, you can see how Florida looked before the days of Disney and Universal and have a unique experience that many visitors miss. Anyone who visits Orlando will find out that most attractions are not free, but in the case of the Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve, you will learn the truth of that old saying, "The best things in life are free!"
You don't have to travel far from World [sic] Disney World and Sea World to experience nature! The preserve is located close by these attractions and contains 440 acres of pristine Florida ecology. The Vera Carter Environmental Center is a building that focuses attention on the environment with programs for children and adults. Also inside are modern displays that present the local flora and fauna in the environment.
The watershed along Lake Tibet-Butler (part of Butler Chain of Lakes) was the object of a purchase made by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in'89. This was part of the Save Our Rivers Program that was designed to protect the area. Foxes and bobcats are live on the preserve, but are shy so visitors do not see them often. A lot of bird watching and nature observation is done at the preserve, and four miles of well-maintained trails help visitors explore nature and learn about the terrain at various "learning stations."
At the preserve, a variety of hiking programs that emphasize ecosystems, animals, the plants of Central Florida and outside sports are offered as well as educational programs. Technology is used at the preserve to offer interactive computer-based learning programs. Although most of the preserve is geared for people of all ages, the art classes sponsored at the preserve are for adults only.
A great program offered (in conjunction with Florida's other nature preserves) at the preserve is the Preserve Trailblazer hiking program. When you sign up for this program, you hike the trails at your own pace for 30 miles. When complete, you get a free Trailblazer T-shirt, as well as a great experience discovering native Florida. More information about the Trailblazer program can be found at the office located at the preserve.
To get to the preserve, take the Lake Buena Vista exit (#68) off of Interstate 4. Take C.R. 535 (also known as Winter-Garden-Vineland Road) north for about five miles. Visitors should then look to the right (east) side of the road and see the entrance. You can contact the preserve at the following address: Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 State Road 535, Orlando 32836. - 30423
You don't have to travel far from World [sic] Disney World and Sea World to experience nature! The preserve is located close by these attractions and contains 440 acres of pristine Florida ecology. The Vera Carter Environmental Center is a building that focuses attention on the environment with programs for children and adults. Also inside are modern displays that present the local flora and fauna in the environment.
The watershed along Lake Tibet-Butler (part of Butler Chain of Lakes) was the object of a purchase made by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in'89. This was part of the Save Our Rivers Program that was designed to protect the area. Foxes and bobcats are live on the preserve, but are shy so visitors do not see them often. A lot of bird watching and nature observation is done at the preserve, and four miles of well-maintained trails help visitors explore nature and learn about the terrain at various "learning stations."
At the preserve, a variety of hiking programs that emphasize ecosystems, animals, the plants of Central Florida and outside sports are offered as well as educational programs. Technology is used at the preserve to offer interactive computer-based learning programs. Although most of the preserve is geared for people of all ages, the art classes sponsored at the preserve are for adults only.
A great program offered (in conjunction with Florida's other nature preserves) at the preserve is the Preserve Trailblazer hiking program. When you sign up for this program, you hike the trails at your own pace for 30 miles. When complete, you get a free Trailblazer T-shirt, as well as a great experience discovering native Florida. More information about the Trailblazer program can be found at the office located at the preserve.
To get to the preserve, take the Lake Buena Vista exit (#68) off of Interstate 4. Take C.R. 535 (also known as Winter-Garden-Vineland Road) north for about five miles. Visitors should then look to the right (east) side of the road and see the entrance. You can contact the preserve at the following address: Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 State Road 535, Orlando 32836. - 30423
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