Join the Alachua Astronomy Club for an unforgettable night under the stars. Learn about constellations, planets, and the wonders of the night sky! Recurring monthly from December through March Capacity: Limited to 250 tickets per event.
What to Expect:
Bonfire with S'mores
Food trucks
A serene prairie backdrop for stargazing
What to Bring:
Chairs, blankets, and your favorite beverages
A spirit of wonder for the night sky!
Carpooling encouraged. No pets (Service animals welcome). This event is weather permitting.

Dudley Farm Historic State Park is offering a 1st day hike as a way to enjoy a morning at the farm. Come join us on a bird watching hike lead by Tedd and Mary Ellen from the Alachua Audubon Society.

Guided Hike on our Old Agrico trail introducing you to the park, what you can expect to see, restoration, and reclamation.

The Friends of Camp Helen are pleased to announce that the Americana Concert Series is back, in the historic Lodge at Camp Helen State Park and better than ever every other Saturday from January 11th through March 1st at 6:00pm. Tickets will be available in advance online only at the Friends of Camp Helen website, friendsofcamphelen.org.

The link is posted on their website. Tickets for all of the shows are available now. No tickets for the shows are available at the park. There will be 75 seats available for each show so they will book quickly and only 2 reservations per email allowed. NO exceptions will be made.
Only guests with reserved tickets will be allowed inside the Lodge. Starting at 6:00 PM ticket holders may enter the Lodge and select their seats. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. The music will start at 6:30 PM.

Appearing January 11th 2025 will be Little Mercies a young trio of talented Tallahassee musicians who trade instruments around like passing a plate of biscuits around a table full of hungry children. Joy and beauty personified, this group has so much talent in harmony, musicianship and vocal accomplishment, it should be illegal. Folk, reggae, gospel, old time, jazz, classical, blues … it begs the question what style can't they do? Shanice, Bronwyn and Rosalee will fill your senses!

Everglades Astronomical Society presents the sun as you have never seen it before! Look through specially designed telescopes and safely view the sun. See sunspots and solar prominences, and if you are really lucky, a solar flare.

• Educational materials including sundials that work will also be available.
• Please note that directly viewing the sun requires specially manufactured equipment and should never be attempted with any homemade materials. Blindness would be the likely result.
• Stay after the sungazing for an evening program and a view of the starry night sky through telescopes with the Everglades Astronomical Society.
• Events are weather permitting. Call the park the day of the event for update.

Join us at the Kimbell Education Center for our Noon Year's Eve celebration! This family-friendly event is perfect for little ones who can't stay up until midnight, but everyone is welcome to ring in the new year with us at noon! We'll have a dance party, eco-friendly resolutions, a variety of fun activities, and much more. Come celebrate with us as we kick off the year in a joyful and sustainable way!

This 1–2 hour hike through the park's natural ecosystems will focus on forest bathing, a mediative practice where one can immerse themselves in nature, giving themselves an opportunity to reconnect with themselves and nature. This will be a guided walk with one of our park rangers. Please use the sign-up genius link provided below to sign up for the walk: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACA62EA5FACF8-53955237-forest

Start the new year off right by joining us for our first guided hike of the year! We'll meet at the Ranger Station at 9am and set out on an extended version of the popular Scrub Jay hike. At 1.5 miles, this trail is perfect for all skill levels, offering a chance to enjoy the beauty of Jonathan Dickinson State Park's natural communities. Lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and let's hit the trails together—what better way to begin the year than by exploring the great outdoors?

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.

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park staff will host a first day hike to celebrate the new year. The hike will be guided by park rangers who will provide information about the environment and park ecosystems.