{"id":239392,"date":"2026-03-27T15:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/239392\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:57:22","slug":"firefly-viewing-event-at-oakland-preserve-free-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/239392\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefly Viewing Event at Oakland Preserve: Free Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 The Oakland Nature Preserve, starting March 29, will be staying open until 9 p.m. on select dates for some <a href=\"https:\/\/oaklandnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/oaklandnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org\/\">special firefly viewing experiences<\/a>! The enchanting seasonal event will be held along the beautiful Healthy West Orange Boardwalk in Oakland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">While the preserve generally closes at sunset, these special viewing nights offer visitors the chance to explore the boardwalk during the Central Florida firefly season. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">A staff member will be present at the beginning of the boardwalk to answer questions throughout the evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Admission to the firefly viewing events is free. The preserve welcomes donations to help fund its educational, conservation, and restoration efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Visitors are asked to park in the grass overflow lot located outside of the main gate. Handicap parking spaces remain accessible in the regular parking lot. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Scheduled viewing dates include March 29 and April 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 19, 20 and 24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Updates regarding cancellations will be posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/oaklandnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/oaklandnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org\/\">the organization\u2019s website<\/a> and Facebook page on the day of the scheduled event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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