Meet at the Gardener's Cottage for an educational tale about cottontail rabbits written by park volunteer Nancy M.
The story will be followed by a walk through the historic gardens, weather permitting.
Please contact the Maclay Gardens Ranger Station at (850) 487-4556 for additional information.
Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoors and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way! Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way! Each month we will be using curricula from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions WILD programs and/or UF/IFAS Project Learning Tree. Please register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our Discovery Trail.
We will read indoors in a temperature-controlled room, then connect the main ideas from the stories we read to what we see on the trail (~0.25 mile). Our walk is on a firm but sandy trail in a sunny, exposed area. Unfortunately, this trail is difficult to traverse for the average baby stroller. It is suggested that participants on the walk take preventative measures against ticks. If the heat index is at or above 90°F, we may shorten the hike and opt to end with an activity inside.
The program is designed with preschoolers and early elementary learners in mind, but anyone who enjoys a good picture storybook is welcome to join. Family style bathrooms and disability parking are available at the Environmental Education Center where we will be meeting.
If you have any questions about story content or accessibility, email Caitlin.Gonsiorek@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join us at the farmstead for our Dudley Kids Day event, Treasure Trek. Children and adults alike, ages 5 to 65, can join in the fun! There are hands on demonstrations, crafts, old fashioned games and even some education. Learn about history, and a farming way of life.
Come join us for Holiday Activities at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, fun for the whole family! Meet Santa, participate in a photo opportunity with Santa and his Elf, take home nature themed holiday stickers, & coloring sheets, enjoy Holiday tram rides and a candy cane giveaway, and listen in to a special reading of a park-themed "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at the Terramar Visitor Center.