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Little House on the Florida Prairie 10:00 am
Little House on the Florida Prairie @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Little House on the Florida Prairie @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
The Little House on the Prairie books comes alive in this Florida version of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series. Participants will experience what life was like on the prairie tailored to our own Florida prairie. The event will include narration
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Dade Bird Walk 03/04/25 9:00 am
Dade Bird Walk 03/04/25 @ Dade Battlefield
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Dade Bird Walk 03/04/25 @ Dade Battlefield
Fall bird migrants have started to move into Dade Battlefield for their wintering grounds.  Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks
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Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Golf Scramble
Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Golf Scramble @ Continental Country Club
Mar 6 all-day
Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Golf Scramble @ Continental Country Club
This event will feature lunch, a round of golf, prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive for both men and women, as well as recognition for the Top 3 teams with the highest scores. Whether you’re a seasoned
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Wild Foods Foraging 9:00 am
Wild Foods Foraging @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wild Foods Foraging @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield, just waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides. We will forage for wild foods on the park grounds, create some wild food dishes and sample them!
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Pine Needle Basket Class 03/10/25 10:00 am
Pine Needle Basket Class 03/10/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 03/10/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities
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Mad Hatter Children’s Tea 12:00 pm
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea at the Dade Lodge. Food, Mad Hatter characters and activities will be all a part of the afternoon. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person or $20/family. By reservation only for ages
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Project WILD for Kids 03/17/25 10:00 am
Project WILD for Kids 03/17/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project WILD for Kids 03/17/25 @ 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! Each month we will use curricula from
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Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing 10:00 am
Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint plants on fabric and use natural dyes to dye cloth. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or
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Better Life Academy 3rd Annual Clay Shoot 8:00 am
Better Life Academy 3rd Annual Clay Shoot @ Blackjack Sporting Clays
Mar 29 @ 8:00 am
Better Life Academy 3rd Annual Clay Shoot @ Blackjack Sporting Clays
Schedule of Events: 8:00 AM: Registration Opens & Breakfast  9:00 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting  9:15 AM: Flight Kick-Off  12:00 PM: Lunch & Awards  Each Participant will Receive: Ear and Eye Protection 75 Clays 75 Rounds of 12-gauge Ammunition Travelin’ Tom’s
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 03/29/25 9:00 am
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 03/29/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 03/29/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or
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