Join us as we forage on the trails of Dade for wild foods and then sample some dishes made from what we collect. Hat, sunglasses and water are recommended for the foraging walk. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person. Class size is 20, pre-registration is required.
Social distancing will be in place for each activity. We recommend each person bring a mask.
Join park staff as we walk along the park trails and look for frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, turtles/tortoises and signs of their activity. We will learn about their behavior and how they benefit our ecosystem. Cost is $3/vehicle or annual Florida State Parks Pass. Please pre-register as class size is limited to 25. Social distancing and masks required.
Join park staff as we celebrate National Public Lands Day by removing some of our invasive exotic plants and sprucing up our native landscaping. Event will also include fun exotic plant contests.
Free entry for participants. Participants are asked to wear long sleeves and pants and closed-toe shoes. Please bring water, insect repellant, hat, sun screen and gloves. Bring a picnic lunch and picnic at the park after a satisfying work event! Pre-registration required as class size limited to 25. Social distancing and masks required.
All organizations/businesses are encouraged to decorate their “booth/area.” Judging will be by each participant and a trophy awarded to the “Best Decorated/Most Creative” before close of event on Friday October 30th.
For more information contact David Ricks at 352-661-8047 or by email. dricks@wildwood-fl.gov
Set up begins at: 3:00pm
Event: 6:00pm-9:00pm
The event will be held in the “Sumter Plaza” 1010 N Main Street Bushnell in the parking lot and will be held from 5pm – 7pm. We ask that you bring plenty of candy, tent or maybe a vehicle to decorate we will have a contest for best booth!
We are asking for any business or organization that would like to partner up with us to make this night a success please email Samantha Merritt or Beth Hunt.
Grab your rod ‘n reel and your luckiest baits – it’s time to hit the water for the first Fish in The Pan Bass Tournament presented by the Sumter Scenic Heritage Byway.
You won’t want to miss this one!
Mimosas from mom (tickets sold at the door),
Complimentary hot chocolate for kiddos,
Grumpy Gramps BBQ, and cookies with the Grinch!
