Ranger Programs - Southwest District
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BREAKFAST WITH A RANGER - MARVELOUS MANGROVES: NATURES NURSERY.
Caladesi Island State Park
Sunday, Feb. 19. (Rescheduled from December)
RANGER LED GUIDED WALK
Cayo Costa State Park
Fridays 11:00 a.m.: Jan 18 and 25, Feb 15 and 22, Mar 15 and 22, Apr 19 and 26, May 17 and 24.
RANGER LED KAYAK TOURS
Cayo Costa State Park
Fridays 11:00 a.m.: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10.
HIKING THE HIGH MARSH AT LITTLE PINE ISLAND
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Saturday and Wednesday Mornings from 9am-12:00pm until April 13th 2013
FRIENDS OF FAKAHATCHEE - GUIDED SWAMP WALKS
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday (November - April)
The Official Fakahatchee Strand Swamp Walk! Join experienced Park Staff and Volunteer Naturalists on a ½ day journey in to the heart of the world's largest strand swamp. The Fakahatchee Strand is approximately 20 miles long and 3 to 5 miles wide. It is the main drainage slough of the southwestern Big Cypress Swamp; the largest and most unusual of the strands. The cypress & mixed hardwood swamp is a unique feature. The natural values of the Fakahatchee are arguably greater than those of any other comparably-sized area in Florida. It contains the largest stand of royal palms and the largest concentration and variety of orchids in North America, as well as other species of plants that are extremely rare. The wildlife of the Strand is equally rare. Endangered or threatened species include Florida Panther, Black Bear, Everglades Mink, Wood Stork and Bald Eagle.
Adults-$60.00, Children-$15.00, ($10.00 off for Friends of Fakahatchee Members) Reservations Required Contact Pam Mesce at (239) 695-1023 or email: islandgirlm@msn.com
(239) 695-4593
RANGER LED BEACH WALK
Gasparilla Island State Park
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. - January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; February 6, 13, 20, and 27; March 6, 13, 20, and 27; April 3, 10, 17 and 24; and May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
TRAM TOURS
Highlands Hammock State Park
Tuesdays - Fridays at 1:00 p.m.and Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
MONTHLY SHELL SHOW & EXHIBIT
Honeymoon Island State Park
3rd Saturday of the month. Time: Ongoing - Stop in anytime from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
MAKE N TAKE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Honeymoon Island State Park
Held once monthly, Call nature center at 727-738-2903 or visit www.islandparks.org/rainbarrel to check date and time.
RANGER WALKS AND GUIDED TRAIL WALKS
Honeymoon Island State Park
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. November thru February only. Each walk above departs promptly at 11:00 a.m.
CAMPER POTLUCK
Lake Manatee State Park
One weekday from 4:00 p.m. until sundown. December through end of March 2013
THE SEA TURTLES OF LOVERS KEY TALK
Lovers Key State Park
Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m.
CHECK THE EVENTS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ALL PARK PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Myakka River State Park
RANGER LED NATURE HIKE
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; February 6, 13, 20, and 27; March 6, 13, 20, and 27; and April 3, 10, 17 and 24
SIRENS OF THE DEEP MERMAID CAMP
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Please call the park for available dates.
ADVENTURES UNDER THE SPRING MERMAID CAMP
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Please call the park for available dates.
RISE AND SHINE, TAMPA! LIGHT YOGA AND STRETCH
Ybor City Museum State Park
Saturdays. Yoga: 09:30 a.m.
