Special Events for Silver River State Park

• BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK
  Date: May 16, 2008 6:00 PM
  Description: Come enjoy an evening of live Bluegrass picking and singing. Sweetwater Bluegrass, Backwater Bluegrass and Amanda & Scott Anderson will be providing live entertainment. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ranger Station after April 1st. Bring a lawn chair. Children under 16 are free.
  Fees: $10.00 per person; park entry fee waived.
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  
• COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS
  Date: May 17, 2008 8:00 am
  Description: Join an experienced birder for a gentle hike through beautiful Central Florida woodlands identifying birds by sight and sound. Bring your coffee cup, binoculars and insect repellant. No pets please. This will be the final bird walk for the season. Walks will resume in October.
  Fees: $4.00 per car park entry fee
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• CRACKER VILLAGE TOUR
  Date: May 31, 2008 10:00 am
  Description: Take a guided tour through the replica Cracker Village learning about Florida lifestyles in the 1800's. This will be the final Cracker Village Tour for the season. Tours will resume in October.
  Fees: $4.00 per car park entry fee
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• PARK DESIGN FOR WATER CONSERVATION
  Date: June 7, 2008 10:00 am
  Description: James Couillard. Park Designer for Marion County Parks & Recreation will be discussing how Marion County Parks are being designed to enhance water conservation efforts. He will be explaining how this can also be incorporated into a private home and landscaping.
  Fees: $4.00 per car park entry fee
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• NATIVE & DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS
  Date: August 2, 2008 10:00 am
  Description: Kathleen Patterson of Florida Yards and Neighborhoods will present a program on Native and Drought Tolerant Plants for Florida-friendly landscaping.
  Fees: $4.00 per car park entry fee
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• WATER CONSERVATION & PROTECTION
  Date: September 6, 2008 10:00 am
  Description: Ellie Falbo of the Watershed Action Volunteers (WAV) program will present hands on displays and discussion regarding water conservation and protection in Florida.
  Fees: $4.00 per car load park entry fee
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• MARION COUNTY SPRINGS FESTIVAL
  Date: September 20, 2008
  Description: The 7th Annual Springs Fest will provide educational and entertaining demonstrations, displays, guest speakers and exhibitors. This popular annual event goes back and forth between Rainbow Springs State Park and Silver River. 2008 is Silver River's turn! Live entertainment, vendors, food, drawings and door prices. This is a popular family friendly event.
  Fees: $1.00 per person; kids under 6 free
  Contact: deborah.wilson@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  

Silver River State Park Ranger Programs

• COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS
  3rd Saturday of the month Call the park for definite times. Wake up your senses! Discover the sights and sounds of the birds that inhabit our many different natural communities. Join a local birding expert on Silver River's trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. A field guide and binoculars would be helpful. Meet at the Silver River Museum. No pets, please.
  Call (352) 236-7148 for more details.
• CRACKER VILLAGE TOUR
  4th Saturday of the month - call for times Come and discover what life was like at the turn of the century in the Florida "piney woods". A ranger will show you through a Florida Cracker homestead and kitchen. Meet at the Cracker Village across from the museum.
  Call (352) 236-7148 for more details.
• STAR-GAZING PARTY
  2nd Saturday of the month Come see the night sky in all its glory. Join members of the Ocala Astronomy Club and learn about the stars, planets, and more. Insect repellent, a lawn chair or blanket, and binoculars are recommended. Call park for other dates and for more information and exact times.
  Call (352) 236-7148 for more details.