Regular Guided Hikes — Enjoy a 45-minute guided hike. Please bring a hat, water, and closed toe walking shoes. Hikes take place at 10 a.m. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED no later than the day before hike. Please enroll. Guided hikes take place at 10 a.m. and are available on the following dates:
October 5
October 19
October 26
Nature Storytime — Wed. October 8 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.-LIMITED SPACE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Geared towards ages 5 years and under. Theme: Bats! Please dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Please enroll
5K/2K Sanctuary Run for Rides — Sun. October 12-The annual 5K/2K returns to the Enchanted Forest. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Enchanted Forest’s new tram cart. Sign up here.
Sanctuary School — Wed. October 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.-LIMITED SPACE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Geared towards ages 6 through 12. Theme: Bats! Please dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Please enroll
“Off the Path” Special Guided Hike — Fri. October 17 from10 a.m. to 1 p.m.-LIMITED SPACE. Join us for a special hike that will take you deep into the heart of the Enchanted Forest, to see areas that few get to experience. This hike is NOT for beginners, only those who are experienced going off trail, in rugged terrain. Please note that the interior of the forest contains heavy levels of mosquitos, ticks and poison ivy. Sign up here
Forest Funday — Sun. October 19 All Day! Stop by and learn about one of Brevard’s cutest nocturnal residents, through our grab-and go educational activities, and take-home crafts in the Discovery Room.
Harvest Festival — Sat. October 25 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.-Harvest festival makes a comeback, featuring live animals, presentations from the Florida Wildlife Hospital, food trucks, creepy crawly creatures, and much more. Join us for a family friendly day of activities. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Yoga in Nature — Every Sunday in October (except the 12) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.-Join local yoga instructors for a traditional class for all levels on the porch! Bring water and a mat. Please dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Classes are first come, first served. SPACE LIMITED.
Photo of the Month! To enter your photos taken at any of our EEL properties, please email eelnorthregion@gmail.com
Upcoming: Interpretive Guide Training — Every Sunday in November 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (make up days may be available upon request)
Join the education staff, along with special guest instructors, to become trained in leading guided hikes through the Enchanted Forest. We will teach you the basic skills of interpretation, plant and animal identification, history of the forest and the basics of group safety. Upon completion, you will be able to lead your own groups on our trails! If you cannot attend a Sunday, we can try to work out an additional day for you to attend. If you cannot make it November, we plan to offer this training again in January and March 2026.
