Special Events for Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

• READING WITH ROCKY PROGRAM
  Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008.
  Description: In Children’s Education Center – regular park admission. Please call the park for more information.
  Fees: Regular park admission.
  Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
  
• BIRD WALK ON PEPPER CREEK TRAIL
  Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008. 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)
  Description: Novice and experienced birders are invited to take a guided bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them. This leisurely-paced walk is on an accessible paved trail winding through a hydric hammock along Pepper Creek. Please call the park office if you have questions.
  Fees: This event is FREE!
  Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
  
• WILDLIFE WEEK IN THE PARK
  Date: Monday, June 16, 2008 to Saturday, June 21, 2008. 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m Monday through Friday with graduation on Saturday.
  Description: Summer Fun Camp program for children who will be going into 3rd and 4th grades in the fall. Children will learn about various Florida wildlife and their habitats through activities and crafts. Limited space is available so advance registration is required.
  Fees: $35.00 per child.
  Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
  
• WILDLIFE WEEK IN THE PARK
  Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 to Saturday, July 26, 2008. 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with graduation on Saturday.
  Description: Summer Fun Camp program for children who will be going into 3rd and 4th grades in the fall. Children will learn about various Florida wildlife and their habitats through activities and crafts. Limited space is available so advance registration is required.
  Fees: $35.00 per child.
  Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
  

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Ranger Programs

• DAILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
  Ongoing Park rangers and volunteers present educational programs throughout the day, every day of the year. Wildlife Encounters, given twice daily, offer information on Florida's snakes, birds of prey, and other Florida wildlife. Manatee Programs are presented three times each day at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. with information on the park's manatee rehabilitation program and endangered manatees in general. An alligator and hippopotamus program is offered at 12:30 p.m. daily with information on American alligators and the park's hippopotamus.
  
  EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
  Wildlife Encounters 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  Manatee Program 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  Alligator and Hippopotamus 12:30 p.m.
  
  Transportation from the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 to the West Entrance is by boat or tram. Boats leave on a regular basis throughout the day with the last boat leaving the Visitor Center for the park at 3:15 p.m. The last returning boat departs the West Entrance at 3:45 p.m.; trams provide return transportation to the visitor center until 5:30 p.m. Boat trips are approximately 25 minutes in length and offer an introduction to the Florida Park Service and the wildlife park as you travel along Pepper Creek.
  Call 352-628-5343 for more details.
• BIRD WALKS ON PEPPER CREEK TRAIL
  See walk schedule below. Novice and experienced birders are invited to take a guided bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail. This leisurely-paced walk is on an accessible paved trail winding through a hydric hammock along Pepper Creek and is lead by experienced birder volunteers.
  
  Walks are held the fourth Saturday of every month except June, July, August and December. (See schedule below). Beginning at 8:00 a.m., walks usually last until 9:30 a.m. All participants should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the front doors of the Visitor Center located on U.S. 19. Bring your binoculars and a field guide! For more information, call the 352-628-5343.
  
  Scheduled Bird Walks
  January 22
  February 26
  March 26
  April 23
  May 21
  September 24
  October 22
  November 26
  
  Call 352-628-5343 for more details.