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)
FORT FOSTER TOURS
Fort Foster State Historic Site
Saturdays: 2 PM & 4 PM - Sundays 11 AM
Park admission plus tour fee of $2/adult and $1/child, ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free. Your step back in time will begin at the park's concession located in parking lot #4. From there a tram will transport you to Fort Foster where you will see the only authentically reconstructed fort from the era of the Second Seminole Indian War (1830s). Ideal for the whole family this program will take approximately one-and-a-half hours for the tour. NO PETS.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: The fort was designed for war and not built to modern safety standards. Rough terrain, uneven floors and blockhouse stairs can be hazardous. Please remain aware of your surroundings as you tour. In particular, pay close attention to small children.
Help preserve the fort by not climbing, sitting, touching or placing any items on the cannons. The fort and its artifacts may look durable but they are subject to wear and tear. The Florida Park Service cares for special places so that all may experience our Florida heritage.
(813) 987-6771
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.
