Great New BoatWho needs roads with this boat! John Pettis glides through the aquatic weeds, paralleling two gators. Baby ducks are barely visible...
Water Control PlatformPart of our dam/wetland management includes keeping our water intake pipes clear from debris. This shows our new platform for cleaning...
2022 Controlled BurnIt was that time of year again. The McFadden Nature Center controlled burn went off without a hitch this year. Thanks to all who...
Swamp RestorationStones used this machine to get to the root of the problem and help clean up weeds and algae that clutter our wetlands. Clearing invasive...
Easter Egg Hunt Not only do kids have fun at Easter egg hunts. The guys had a good time searching for chocolate bunny ears and colored hard-boiled eggs...
Helicopter Spraying WetlandsWe chartered a helicopter to spray the McFadden Nature Center wetlands to remove invasive plants. Spraying herbicide will help control...
Beautiful RainbowNot often can we capture the complete spectrum of a rainbow. However, Shelby Wilson saw every magnificent color, from violet to red at...
Angela Hagen 2021 Seminole County Citizen of the YearAngela Hagen shared the award for 2021 Co-Citizen of the Year in Seminole County with Moses James. She is in the process of building...
Building Fairy DoorsGale Pang held a Fairy Door Building workshop for the staff and visitors on Sunday, March 13th. All had a fantastic time making their...
First Guests at the McFadden Nature CenterMcFadden Nature Center’s first official guests came from a surprising place this week, halfway around the world. Simeon and Gale Pang,...