Crystal Springs Foundation

Crystal Springs Foundation We are Florida's Premier Living Laboratory. We take pride in providing quality environmental education program.
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Crystal Springs Preserve is a 525-acre sanctuary devoted to environmental education and dedicated to the preservation of Florida's natural environment. Our preserve features a wealth of wilderness experiences for visitors. Featured within the preserve is Crystal Springs, a second-magnitude spring system, discharging around 30 million gallons of water per day. Our focus on instilling an appreciatio

n for Florida's diverse habitats is evident in our unique environmental education programs. Our programs offer challenging, hands-on, directed learning opportunities for your group. Through our magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities, miles of wooded trails, river boardwalks, unique nature center, wilderness pavilion and extensive butterfly gardens, visitors are immersed in enriching experiences which enable them to make environmentally conscious decisions as they grow into the future.

08/19/2026

It’s butterfly season 🦋 featuring our special guest the hummingbird clearwing moth!

We just can’t get over these butterfly faces 🦋🥹
08/13/2026

We just can’t get over these butterfly faces 🦋🥹

08/10/2026

Another beautiful visitor to the pollinator garden! 🦋

07/29/2026

Looks like our new pollinator garden is bringing in some new neighbors! Every bloom provides food and habitat for bumble bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other important species. We can’t wait to see who will visit the garden next! 🐝🌼

A huge thank you to Mosaic for their generosity in sponsoring our Summer Teacher Training! Because of their support, edu...
07/20/2026

A huge thank you to Mosaic for their generosity in sponsoring our Summer Teacher Training!

Because of their support, educators had the opportunity to explore Crystal Springs Preserve, participate in hands-on professional development, and collaborate with fellow teachers while discovering new ways to bring environmental education into their classrooms.

Teachers also learned how they can extend these experiences by bringing their students to Crystal Springs Preserve for an educational field trip. For those who aren't able to visit during the school year, we provided classroom resources and activities they can take back and use with their students.

We are incredibly grateful to Mosaic for investing in teachers, students, and meaningful outdoor learning opportunities. Together, we're helping connect more students to Florida's natural resources—whether that's at the preserve or in the classroom. 🌿

We are thankful to Mosaic for sponsoring our Teacher Training this summer and for sharing their important Florida scrub-...
07/17/2026

We are thankful to Mosaic for sponsoring our Teacher Training this summer and for sharing their important Florida scrub-jay research with our educators as we continue to connect conservation science with the classroom!

Check out this beautiful male Ebony Jewelwing damselfly. Males will have jet black wings and an iridescent blue-green bo...
07/10/2026

Check out this beautiful male Ebony Jewelwing damselfly. Males will have jet black wings and an iridescent blue-green body. They enjoy inhabiting areas with slow moving streams and rivers.

Calling all teachers! We still have a limited number of spots available—don't miss your chance to join us! 😊
07/06/2026

Calling all teachers! We still have a limited number of spots available—don't miss your chance to join us! 😊

What a beautiful banded water snake spotted today on the preserve!
07/02/2026

What a beautiful banded water snake spotted today on the preserve!

What a great morning with University of South Florida (USF) students participating in our Advanced Spring Biodiversity P...
06/19/2026

What a great morning with University of South Florida (USF) students participating in our Advanced Spring Biodiversity Program! Students learn about the unique biodiversity of Florida’s springs while exploring it firsthand through snorkeling in the spring pool. They also compare spring and river biodiversity by conducting netting surveys along the Hillsborough River. This hands-on experience helps bring classroom learning to life while fostering a deeper understanding of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems. For more information about this program and more please visit our website at crystalspringsfoundation.org 😊

Address

1609 Crystal Springs Road
Crystal Springs, FL
33524

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18137159707

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