Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Please call to pre-register at 352-793-4781 or email Dadeprograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDep.gov.
Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities that focuses on Project Learning Tree curriculum. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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.
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. Pre-register at 352-793-4781 or by emailing DadePrograms@FloridaDEp.gov.
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.
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! Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
The Little House on the Prairie books come alive in this Florida take on Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series. Participants will experience what life was like on the prairie tailored to our own Florida frontier. The event will include narration from the books, hands-on demonstrations and participation with period demonstrators.
Spring bird migrants are starting to move into Dade from their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.
Join us as we present our Florida history through a historical fashion show. Live models will be displaying our historical fashions from the late1700's-1960's with commentary by our mistress of ceremonies.