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)
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.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICE
Hillsborough River State Park
Third Saturday of each Month
Are you fit as a fiddle? Are you adventurous, but you dont know what youre going to do the third Saturday of each month? Consider spending your time as an outdoor volunteer. Hillsborough River State Park has several volunteer opportunities waiting for individuals wanting to give back to the environment and devote some free time in order to be in the great outdoors.
3rd Saturday (TBA) To Be Announced Projects: River cleanupsTrail cleanups
Invasive plant removals
General maintenance
Resource management (Restoration)
Gardening Skills Needed: Flexible and positive attitude
Must like people
Willingness to do a variety of outdoor jobs
Organizational skills
Work independently
Basic map reading
Suggested items for outdoor activities (Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, gloves, long pants and proper footwear.) These special (TBA) projects are available on every third Saturday of the month. Upon arrival to the State Park:
Notify the staff at the Ranger Station that you're supporting the Service Day and receive directions.
Meet at parking lot # 1
Start time: 8:30 am
Ending time: 11:30 am
Stay and play for the day upon completion of the program.
A completed Florida State Park Volunteer Agreement will be necessary for participation in this program. (Please click here for a printable volunteer agreement and bring with you upon arrival.) Volunteer Application Minor Supervision: Due to the vulnerability of young workers, and especially those under school-leaving age, adequate supervision must be provided at all times. A parent/guardian needs to remain with any individuals under the age of 18 years of age.
(813) 987-6771
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.
