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Nature Tram Tours

Take a personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh at Circle B Bar Reserve with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and the history of the property’s natural preserves/reserves. Tram tours are offered Tuesday through Friday. Group and individual sign-ups for Polk County events are available on the first of each month through our Eventbrite event page.

For Group (6 - 25 people) Reservations

To schedule a tour for a group of 6-25 people, please follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Polk Nature Discovery Center’s Eventbrite event page.
  2. Select the Nature Tram Tours (GROUP SIGN-UP) event for the current month. Tram schedules are posted for registration on the first of each month at 9:00 a.m.
  3. On the event page click “Select A Date” to see all available options for that month.
  4. Scroll down to see all dates and click “Tickets” to begin the registration process. 1 Ticket= 1 Full Tour Group.
  5. Complete the order form questions and hit submit. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide on Eventbrite.

For Individual Reservations

Tours for individual sign-up or groups of five or less. To reserve your seat(s) on one of these tours:

  1. Go to the Polk Nature Discovery Center’s Eventbrite event page.
  2. Select the Nature Tram Tours (INDIVIDUAL SIGN-UP) event for the current month. Tram schedules are posted for registration on the first of each month at 9:00 a.m.
  3. On the event page click “Select A Date” to see all available options for that month.
  4. Scroll down to see all dates and click “Tickets” to begin the registration process. You may register up to five tickets. 1 Ticket= 1 individual seat on the tram.
  5. Complete the order form questions and hit submit. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide on Eventbrite.

NOTE: On the day of your tour, if additional seats are available on your tram, those spots may be open to other visitors.

Programs

Each month at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center there are many diverse ways to learn about Polk’s water, wildlife and wilderness. Join us in the workshop for a class or two, bring the family and participate in our Discovery kids activities, sign up for a tram tour of the property or simply just hit the trails for some much needed time in nature.

Dirt Day – The Four Seasons of Family FUN Series
Come out and join us for Dirt Day – the Four Seasons of Family FUN series. This is a FREE event for children ages 5-12. Have your caring adult sign you up for Dirt Day. You will not want to miss out on the family fun day at Circle B Bar Reserve. These events are sponsored by the Florida Master Gardener program and Friends of the Parks.

The events will start in the classroom building at Circle B Bar Reserve.

  • Close-toed shoes and a refillable water bottle are required.
  • Please dress according to the current weather conditions.
  • A parent/guardian must be present during the duration of the program.