Events

5 Events Found
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Pine Needle Basket Class

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Bat House Building Workshop

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

Join members of Florida Bat Conservancy for a bat house building workshop at Fort Cooper State Park and learn how to build and install an effective bat house. Space is limited; you must RSVP at 321-890-6154.
Fort Cooper

Inverness, FL

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Bling/upcycled Jewelry Craft Class

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us for a class where we take discarded jewelry, zippers and the like and create upcycled jewelry. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDep.gov.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for Campfire Dutch Oven Class where we learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

Programs

The coloring book cover
Program

Color the Real Florida

Florida has 84 natural communities that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.
Composite image of Florida species
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Critter Sheets

Critter Sheets are fun ways to learn about Florida's plants and animals and how you can help wildlife in your community. Print or use these images on your device with your favorite coloring app.

Two Girl Scouts doing Junior Ranger activities. Includes superimposed Girl Scouts Love State Parks and Florida State Park logos
Program

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Check out your all-access-pass to everything you need for your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Virtual Florida Adventure. We have curated a collection of fun activities, park videos and career inspirations just for you.
Jr. Ranger
Program

Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides opportunities for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources. Participating Florida State Parks are found throughout the state.
Manatee at Homosassa Springs
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Manatee Educational Program

Get an up-close view of manatees in their natural environment, one of Florida’s sparkling springs. Learn about these gentle giants from park staff and volunteers.
Homosassa Springs
Operation Recreation Geotour
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Operation Recreation Geotour

The Operation Recreation GeoTour, hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes some of Florida's award-winning state parks! Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.
The Outsiders Club
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The Outsiders Club

"The Outsiders Club" is an exciting 30-minute program starring kids who explore Florida State Parks and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle, featuring camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.