Come and Join us for the

2014 Orlando Wetlands Festival

Scheduled for February 15, 2014

Information from the 2013 Festival

Christmas, FL – The 2013 Wetlands Festival was held on Saturday, February 16, 2013, from 9am-3pm at Fort Christmas Park. 

The Florida Native Plant Society will led native plant identification hikes; while, the Florida Trail Association led wilderness hikes.  Guided photo hikes were led by professional nature and wildlife photographers.

Guided bus tours traveled along the wetland berms, giving riders a chance to experience firsthand, Florida’s wild wetlands.  Hay rides were also given allowing passenger a chance to relax and take in the scenery.

There were bird-banding and mist-netting demonstrations as well as live music provided country musician Homer Stiles.  Many different live animals were present such as alligators, snakes, birds of prey and many others. 

The City’s Families, Parks and Recreation Department will be gave away 500 free backyard trees in celebration of Arbor Day.

There were many interactive children’s activities (like Out-On-A-Limb kids tree climbing), a bounce house and rock climbing wall!  This event drew about 3,000 persons who came out and celebrated the Orlando Wetlands Park. 

 For more information about the 2014 Festival: call Orlando Wetlands Park 407.568.1706.

The 2013 Schedule of Events

2013 Festival T-Shirt Design

Festival Galleries

Directions to the Wetlands Festival