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June 01, 2013
BIRD BEAK BUFFET PROGRAM FOR KIDS
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
June 08, 2013
JUNE IS NATIONAL GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH!
Little Manatee River State Park
July 10, 2013
FLORIDA BLACK BEAR WORKSHOP
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
July 12, 2013
INCREDIBLE EDIBLES FORAGING CLASS
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
October 10, 2013
ROAD BACK IN TIME FOR KIDS
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
October 11, 2013
ROAD BACK IN TIME FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
October 17, 2013
FALL WILDFLOWER/BUTTERFLY WALK
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
October 18, 2013
21ST ANNUAL HAUNTED WOODS EVENT
Hillsborough River State Park
October 25, 2013
HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND TRAIL
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
November 09, 2013
28TH ANNUAL CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS FESTIVAL
Highlands Hammock State Park
December 07, 2013
CHRISTMAS ON THE FLORIDA FRONTIER
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
December 07, 2013
4TH ANNUAL MOVING TOWARDS A CURE TAMPA 5K
Hillsborough River State Park
December 13, 2013
CANDLELIGHT EXPERIENCE AT FORT FOSTER
Hillsborough River State Park
December 13, 2013
CANDLELIGHT EXPERIENCE AT FORT FOSTER
Fort Foster State Historic Site
February 06, 2014
SCHOOL DAYS AT FORT FOSTER
Hillsborough River State Park
Date: Thursday February 6th and Friday February 7th, 2014: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Description:
This “Back in Time” living history program will feature the military, Seminoles and civilians along with a variety of craft demonstrations. A special time for students to enjoy a first person history lesson, take a ranger-led tour of a Florida frontiers fort and interact with period Seminole natives. An opportunity to purchase period merchandise & refreshments is available to your students.
Fees: Student admission for this special event is a $2 donation to Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society per student. There is no charge for teachers and chaperones.
Contact: For more information call the park at (813) 987-6771
Directions: Hillsborough River State Park is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301. From I-75, Southbound from Ocala take the SR 54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for 6 miles, and the park will be on your right-hand side. From I-75, Northbound from Tampa take the Fowler Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for 9 miles, and the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on CR 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North 7 miles the park will be on your left-hand side. From I-4, East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of the merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the park will be on your left-hand side.
