Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins.
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, For ages 12 and up.
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 email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join us as we present our history through a historical fashion show. From the late 1700’s – 1950’s we will have live models displaying historical fashions with commentary by our master of ceremonies. Light refreshment will be served. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida annual park pass.
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 from the books, hands-on demonstrations and participation with period demonstrators. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass)
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 Annual Pass). Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.
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!
Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee; children 12 and under free.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Adults welcome with or without children
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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Project and Aquatic WILD.
Cost is free for this educational event.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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 352-793-4781.
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 email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
