Events

Sun, Jan 31, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy while learning about the multifaceted history of the Pensacola area.

Wed, Feb 3, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Explore prime birding areas, learn birding basics, and get tips on other places in the park where you might find great birding. Feel free to bring your own binoculars or camera.

Thu, Feb 4, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages.

Fri, Feb 5, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Learn about the fascinating lifecycle and journeys of the marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their nesting behavior and what you can do to help protect them.

Sat, Feb 6, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Learn about the Hicks family, who built many of the park's historic structures, and the Avondale era, when mill employees came to Camp Helen with their families for summer vacations from the 1940s through the 1980s. The tour is sure to delight history buffs and curious visitors.

Sat, Feb 6, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy while learning about the multifaceted history of the Pensacola area.

Sat, Feb 6, 2021 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST

Join Mike Usher and the Everglades Astronomical Society for their amazing presentation of the stars and constellations. With laser light guidance, you will be able to view the night sky using your own binoculars. Sorry, telescope viewing will not be available.

Sun, Feb 7, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy while learning about the multifaceted history of the Pensacola area.

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join a talk about our local alligators and learn why they are commonly misunderstood. Learn what you can do to safely co-exist with them and how you can help protect them.

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Enjoy outdoor, lawn seating and live music by award-winning folk duo Jennings & Keller.

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy while learning about the multifaceted history of the Pensacola area.

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

New year, new rules, but still great music in the safest environment for our ardent supporters. We will provide, free of charge, music videos of our wonderful performers this season. Performances will be linked to YouTube from FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark.org and the Friends of Camp Helen Facebook page.

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Join us under the night sky for a showing of "The Princess Bride." Space is limited, so please contact the ranger station at 850-487-4556

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy while learning about the multifaceted history of the Pensacola area.

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Enjoy the wonder of old-fashioned porch music right here at Savannas Preserve State Park! Pull up a chair and listen, or bring an instrument and join in the jam.

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Learn the best places to drop a line plus the rules and regulations that pertain to fishing in Southwest Florida. You might even learn a few of the secrets our local fishermen swear by.