Field Trips

The Garden Club organizes field trips in October, November, January, February, March and April. In the past few years club members have visited Leu Gardens in Orlando, Discovery Gardens in Lake County and Hollis Gardens in Lakeland. Each field trip is followed by a group lunch for everyone who wishes to partake.

Visit the Photos Page for photos from all our Field Trips.

2026 – 2027 Field Trip Schedule
Click each trip for information
Dates are TBA
A synopsis is added after each trip is completed.

All Field Trips leave from the Heritage Hall parking lot at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Members will carpool whenever possible so that no one has to drive alone – and carpooling helps the environment. An optional lunch stop is planned after each field trip visit. Members can sign up at Club Meetings, or online once dates are posted.

2026 – 2027 Field Trips

October 2026 – Nehrlings Gardens

A Florida Heritage Landmark
2267 Hempel Ave. Gotha

Nehrling Gardens is the former home of famed horticulturalist Henry Nehrling, who purchased the property in 1885 to establish a garden where he could experiment with tropical and subtropical plants year-round. Located in Gotha, Florida, a small community near Orlando that was founded by German Americans in the 1870s. The 1880s Florida wood frame vernacular style home and semi-detached kitchen were moved by ox-cart to the site in the early 1900s, when Nehrling moved his family to Florida. A 6-acre homestead site; a portion extends into Lake Nally. Specimens of the original 100-year-old tree canopy and many of his plantings still exists as well as the original home – a charming and authentic example of pioneer Florida life.

Lunch: Yellow Dog Eats, 1236 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL 3478

November 2026 – Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford

Nestled in a protected natural wetland, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, a nonprofit organization, has animals from around the world including, rhinoceros, giraffes, leopards, monkeys, exotic birds, an Insect Zoo, and much more. Our Reptile House offers the southeast’s largest collection of reptiles. We also offer live animal encounters, many educational opportunities and demonstrations, and a Tropical Splash Playground. For a small fee, you can feed our giraffes, or have a one of a kind encounter with our Indian rhino!

Lunch: Hollerbach’s, 205 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771

January 2027 – Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
* Optional Split Oak Forest Wildlife Trail Hike

10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd. Orlando

 Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge is to rescue, raise, rehabilitate and release injured or orphaned Florida Native species and to provide education about respecting and preserving the environment. Back to Nature houses over 30 non-releasable educational ambassadors

Lunch: Tomasinos Pizza, 14009 Narcoossee Rd. Ste. 130 Orlando (Lake Nona)

February 2027 – Kraft Azalea Garden

1365 Alabama Drive, Winter Park

 This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year-round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Lakefront -Kraft Azalea is Winter Park’s secret garden! This 13-acre park is shaded by enormous cypress trees. Great Egret Rookery, Largest Banyan Tree this far North!

Lunch: 4Rivers, 1600 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park

March 2027 – Eden of Wings

1036 Enterprise Osteen Road, Enterprise

 Free admission to the demo and pollinator gardens, butterfly sanctuary and nursery. A hidden gem where nature thrives. Explore a vibrant native and pollinator plant nursery, stroll through a stunning demonstration garden buzzing with life, and meet charming Highland Scottish mini cattle on the farm. With abundant wildlife and peaceful surroundings, it’s the perfect place to connect with nature and unwind. Meet & Greet Mini Scottish Highland Cows and their babies – $15.00 for those that are interested. A visit to Eden of Wings was originally schedule for March 2026, but had to be rescheduled due to the killing frost last winter.

Lunch: Osteen Diner, 195 State Rte. 415, Osteen

April 2027 – Albin Polasek Museum and Scultpture Garden

HISTORIC HOME, EXQUISITE ART & SERENE GARDENS – Explore the inspired world of internationally acclaimed Czech sculptor Albin Polasek. Tour his home, galleries and sculpture gardens located in the heart of Winter Park on Lake Osceola.At the Polasek, the art and gardens illustrate the life and times of this important artist and changing exhibitions celebrate a wide range of “art that tells a story.”

Lunch: The Orchard Thai Restaurant, 305 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park