EUSTIS, Fla. – Hidden behind ancient oaks and a pine tree forests, Trout Lake Nature Center has become a destination for school children on field trips and adults looking for a quiet escape.For volunteer Trina Raether, it’s also become a second career.
For 18 years, Raether has been the department chair for educational curriculum at the center. It’s been an easy transition for the former school teacher.“I enjoy teaching and this fits me to the tee,” Raether said as she sorted butterflies for a new collection. “This is going to go on our touch table,” she said pointing to a large table filled with everything from sea shells to a mastodon fossil.Raether has made it a priority to emphasize interactive learning.