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Apr
10
Thu
Gopher Tortoise Day Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Apr 10 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Gopher Tortoise Day Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join park staff to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with gopher tortoise games, activities and walk. Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Apr
19
Sat
Eggs in the Park @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Eggs in the Park @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families. Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m. for all ages followed by several games and relays.

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Apr
21
Mon
Project Learning Tree for Kids 04/21/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project Learning Tree for Kids 04/21/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

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! This month we will use curricula from Project Learning Tree curriculum created by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Cost is free for this educational event. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Apr
25
Fri
Breakfast with a Park Ranger @ Dade Battlefield
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Breakfast with a Park Ranger @ Dade Battlefield

Join a park ranger for a Dutch Oven breakfast followed by a nature/history walk and an Earth Day craft.

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.

Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

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