Brooker Creek Preserve Youth & Family Programs

Brooker Creek Preserve Youth & Family Programs includes Book Time at Brooker, a nature-related story and craft; Citizen Science Nature Walks about identifying and counting pollinators; Bird Hikes to seek out resident and visiting birds; and Family-friendly nature hikes such as Nature's Hidden Wonders Walk, Connect to Nature Guided Hike, and Hiking the Hammock for Homeschoolers. The program also offers presentations and activities on honeybees, native bee species, Florida native meadows for butterflies, and stories and songs with the East Lake Community Library.

Programs

• Book Time at Brooker — 3- to 5-year-olds · Every Thursday, 10:30-11:00 a.m. · Nature-related story and a craft; meet inside the Exhibit Hall; registration is not required.
• Citizen Science Nature Walk — all ages · Saturday, September 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m. · Interactive educational program about identifying and counting pollinators.
• Bird Hike — all levels of birders · Sunday, September 6, 8:00-9:30 a.m. · Early morning walk in the woods to seek out resident and visiting birds.
• Introduction to Beekeeping (3-part series) - A Hobby with Sweet Rewards — Sunday, September 6, 13, & 20, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. · Introduces the basics of honeybees, their behavior, biology, and beekeeping principles.
• Moth Night: Discover Denizens of the Dark — adults and children over 12 · Friday, September 11, 8:00-10:00 p.m. · After an indoor lecture, participants venture into the night to find moths.
• Hiking the Hammock for Homeschoolers — all ages · Friday, September 18, 10:00-11:00 a.m. · Discovery-oriented youth walk through the woods; not a drop-off program.
• Tiny Pollinator Heroes — Friday, September 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. · Informational presentation about native bee species.
• Nature's Hidden Wonders Walk — Saturday, September 19, 9:00-10:30 a.m. · Family-friendly nature hike exploring wet and dry habitats.
• Stories & Songs with the East Lake Library — children ages 0-5yo and their caregivers · Friday, September 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m. · Stories, songs, and fun with the East Lake Community Library; registration is required.
• The Homeschool Hive — recommended ages 6 and up · Friday, September 25, 1:00-2:00 p.m. · Educational gathering for homeschoolers with an environmental topic and a creative activity.
• Connect to Nature Guided Hike — Saturday, September 26, 9:00-10:00 a.m. · Family-friendly nature hike covering a 0.75 mile trail loop.
• Making a Florida Native Meadow for Butterflies — Saturday, September 26, 10:30-12:00 p.m. · Presentation about turning a conventional lawn into a regenerative Florida native meadow.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: EVERY Thursday 10:30-11:00 a.m.; other listed programs occur on specific September dates.

About the provider

Registration is required for all programs, hikes, and events unless otherwise stated. Book Time at Brooker does not require registration. Hiking the Hammock for Homeschoolers is not a drop-off program.

Last updated September 9, 2026.