Events

10 Events Found
Event

Eggs in the Park

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join our free annual event for children up to age 12 and their families. All-ages egg hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m. followed by games and relays.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Gopher Tortoise Day Program

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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

Bushnell, FL

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Gourd Birdhouse Class

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Dress up your yard with your own homemade gourd birdhouse. Preregistration is required.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Learning to Knit

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join park volunteers and learn how to knit. All materials are provided. Preregistration is required.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us for a ranger-led Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk on the nature trails of Dade Battlefield.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Mandala Rock Painting Class

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join expert volunteers as they demonstrate the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins. Preregistration is required.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Breakfast With a Park Ranger

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join a park ranger for a Dutch oven breakfast followed by a nature/history walk and an Earth Day craft. Preregistration is requested.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Sat, Apr 29, 2023 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. Preregistration is required.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Quilling Class

Tue, May 16, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join expert volunteers as they teach how to do the historic art of quilling. Preregistration is requested.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dutch Oven Cooking Class

Sun, May 28, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Join us for a class where we will learn Dutch oven cooking techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Preregistration is required.
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 71 of the First Three Time National Gold Medal Award Winning Florida State Parks and Trails. Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.
The Outsiders Club
Program

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.