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.

Traditional afternoon tea in the Dade Lodge. Food and accoutrements will be provided during the event. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or emailing DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov and provide number in group and phone number.

Fall migrants have moved into Dade for their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.

Join us for Campfire Dutch Oven Class where we learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or by emailing DadePrograms@FlordaDEP and include number in group and phone number.

Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way. This month we will use curricula from Project Learning Tree created by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Please Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the East Beach Parking Area at the end of the park drive, telescopes will be set up in the parking area. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening Event dates: December 27, January 10 and 24, February 7 and 21, March 14 and 28, and April 11

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the East Beach Parking Area at the end of the park drive, telescopes will be set up in the parking area. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening Event dates: January 10 and 24, February 7 and 21, March 14 and 28, and April 11

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the East Beach Parking Area at the end of the park drive, telescopes will be set up in the parking area. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening Event dates: January 24, February 7 and 21, March 14 and 28, and April 11