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Central Florida · Your Gateway to Wild Florida

Reconnect with Wild Florida.

EcoRoots Sanctuary helps families, communities, and future stewards discover Florida’s wild places, learn nature-connected skills, and take part in restoring our relationship with the land.

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Start Your Journey

Nature is not separate from us. We are part of it.

Five pathways, one movement. Wherever you are in your relationship with the land, there’s a way in.

Featured Programs

Where learning happens outdoors.

Children in the nature school
Ages 2–12

Nature School (ENLC)

Our flagship nature-immersion learning community.

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Toddlers exploring outdoors
Ages 2–5

Wild Ones

A playful, nature-based toddler program.

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A library nature program
Free & Open

Library Programs

Free nature literacy with Lake County libraries.

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Filming a nature show in the forest
With South Lake TV

Nature Show

Exploring Wild Florida, one episode at a time.

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Explore Wild Florida

“I didn’t know Florida had this.”

From pine flatwoods to spring-fed lakes, discover the ecosystems, hidden gems, and wildlife of Lake County and Central Florida.

Learn to Live With Nature

Skills for a nature-connected life.

Wild Florida meets ecological living and homesteading — practical ways to bring nature into everyday life.

Native Plants & Gardening

Grow a yard that feeds pollinators and wildlife.

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Nature Journaling

Slow down and observe the world around you.

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Community Impact

Growing, season by season.

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Lake County libraries partnered
2–12
Ages served weekly
100
Acre sanctuary vision
Growing
Families, volunteers & programs

Metrics will expand as our impact reporting grows.

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The Future We’re Building

A future sanctuary for learning, exploring, and reconnecting.

EcoRoots Sanctuary is growing toward a future where families can learn, explore, restore, and reconnect with nature through immersive eco-tourism, education, conservation, and community experiences.

  • A 100-acre conservation property protecting native Florida habitats
  • An environmental learning center with outdoor classrooms
  • Immersive eco-tourism, retreats, and guided experiences
  • Community living and learning spaces
See the vision

Join the movement.

However you connect with nature, there’s a place for you. Explore, learn, show up, give back, or help build the future.