Join us as we imprint recycled silk ties onto a silk scarf. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop that will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared toward any educator who works with children ages 3-7. It's free to all educators, but space is limited. Participants will receive a Growing up WILD guide. Pre-register at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Traditional sewing is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. Learn the basic stitches used in historical sewing that still have modern applications for quilting and other projects. You will be introduced to five basic historical stitches and how they are used along with how to hand sew a buttonhole. For ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Bring your instrument or just your voice and ice cream topping and join us for a music jam session and cranking out homemade ice cream.
Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.
Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. Class is for ages 18 and up.
Join park staff and County Forester Arthur Clothier for a curriculum workshop which will include educational activities that focus on trees and forests and their ecosystems. The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school-aged students. Pre-register at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join us as we celebrate both our Nation and our park's birthdays with on-going old-fashioned games and relays, music and food. Game competitions start at 5 p.m. and pet parade at 6 p.m..
Join County Forester Arthur Clothier for a walk through the forest to learn our common trees followed by fun tree activities.