Events

16 Events Found
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Project Wild For Kids

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

Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Wild Foods Foraging

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

Wild foods abound at Dade waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers and their guides.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Night Sky Viewing With The Villages Astronomy Club

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Join us under the night sky to view constellations, planets and more with the Villages Astronomy Club. If the sky is overcast we will do a night walk in the place of sky viewing.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Sun, Mar 22, 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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Cherokee Leaf Printing And Native Plant Dyeing

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us as we learn how to imprint designs from plants onto white cotton fabric through Cherokee leaf printing. We will learn additionally how to use nature's materials to dye cloth naturally.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

Sat, Mar 28, 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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Eggs In The Park

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families. Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 am for all ages followed by several games and relays.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Gopher Tortoise Day Program

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join park staff to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with gopher tortoise games, activities and walk.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dade Bird Walk

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am EDT

Spring bird migrants are on the move into Dade from their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow from our stash to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

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

Bushnell, FL

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Project Learning Tree For Kids

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Breakfast With A Park Ranger

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join a park ranger for a campfire Dutch Oven breakfast followed by a nature history walk and an Earth Day craft.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Project Wild For Kids

Wed, May 6, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

Fri, May 15, 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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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

Sat, May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

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

Bushnell, FL

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

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

Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will 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
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 Logo Banner
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
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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.