Events

9 Events Found
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Dade Bird Walk

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Fall migrants have moved into Dade for their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Traditional Tea

Sat, Feb 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Traditional afternoon tea in the Dade Lodge. Food and accoutrements will be provided during the event.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Tue, Feb 10, 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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Silk Scarf Printing

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from recycled silk ties onto white silk scarves.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Project Wild For Kids

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Rocks, Shells &tin Dotting Painting Class

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join expert volunteers as they teach how to paint on rocks, shells or recycled tins with dotters.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Historical Fashion Show

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Join us as we present our Florida history through a historical fashion show. Live models will be displaying our historical fashions from the late1700's-1960's.
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
Program

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
Program

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
Program

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.