Events

14 Events Found
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Crafts With A Ranger

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join a park ranger in making holiday ornaments using natural materials found at Maclay Gardens State Park!
Maclay Gardens

Tallahassee, FL

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Park After Dark: Winter Welcome

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery, while experiencing the park after dark.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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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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Park After Dark: Manatees At Night

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark. Enjoy the park in a new way with crafts, nature journaling and exploring.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Dade Quilt Show

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Quilt show will include a quilt show competition and display quilts, quilting demonstrations and vendors, button art, natural fiber art and concession stand.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, 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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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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Park After Dark: Manatees In Love

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Experience the story of nature after dark with crafts, nature journaling and exploring.
Blue Spring

Orange City, 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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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

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
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.