Savannas Preserve State Park Ranger Programs

• GUIDED CANOE TRIP
  Year-round, Call for dates and times
  Reservations required. Come explore the best remaining segment of Florida's east coast savannas, an extensive marsh and wet prairie system that was once found all along the east coast. Please remember, these canoes have to be paddled! No pets. Your $10.00 donation to the Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park, Inc. helps support park programs and projects.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• INTERPRETIVE TALKS
  Jan. - March, Call for dates and times.
  Join us for a series of informative talks covering a wide variety of natural and cultural subjects relating to the Savannas and the surrounding area. No pets.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• SELF-GUIDED NATURE WALK
  Year-round, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Take a self-guided walk through this truly unique ecosystem; the last remaining remnant of savannas to be found on the southeast coast of Florida. A trail guide is available.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
  Year-round, Thurs. - Mon., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Enjoy the interactive environmental and historical exhibits relating to the Savannas Preserve State Park and the surrounding area. The park now offers live animal exhibits! Call the Education Center for more information. The Center is located about two miles east of U.S. 1 on Walton Road in Port St. Lucie. No pets.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• 'SWAMP 'N SEA' - SUMMER DAY CAMP
  July 14 - 18, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  This brand new camp is a collaboration between the Savannas and Ft. Pierce State Inlet State Parks. Campers (ages 8 to 12) will spend the first three days at the Savannas and the last two at Fort Pierce Inlet — including an optional campout and turtle walk Thursday night! Campers will compare the wonders of the freshwater marsh at Savannas with the ocean environment at Fort Pierce, studying food webs, tortoises and turtles, and forests — among many other things. Campers will go seining, orienteering, kayaking and more!
  
  The cost is $100.00/camper. Snacks, supplies and T-shirt included.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• RECORD THE RIBBIT! - MONTHLY FROGWATCH EVENT
  August 2, 7:00 PM
  This free monthly event is a great way to see the park at night, while helping us gain meaningful scientific data about our frog population. Families, and individuals of all ages, are welcome to join expert frogwatchers and amateurs for this night of fun, refreshments and frogs! Call the Education Center to sign up.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.
• NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - IRV FRIEDMAN
  July 19; August 16, 6:00 PM
  Join us on the third Saturday of the month (through the summer) as we present a series of nature photography workshops by award-winning photographer, Irv Friedman. The cost is $10.00 per participant. Please call the Education Center to reserve a spot.
  Call (772) 398-2779 for more details.