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Apr
26
Fri
Swallow-tailed Kite Nest Walk @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Swallow-tailed Kite Nest Walk @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join us for a ranger-led walk to see our nesting swallow-tailed kites.
Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

May
1
Wed
Sip & Shop @ Evelyn & Arthur
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May
2
Thu
Chicago Rewired @ Whispering Oaks Winery
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chicago Rewired @ Whispering Oaks Winery

May 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chicago Rewired
Chicago Rewired – The Premier Chicago Tribute Band is a tribute to “Chicago®” – one the longest running and most successful pop/rock groups in history with record sales topping 100,000,000 including 21 top 10 singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11 number one singles, and 5 gold singles. The band comprises a unique blend of talented and seasoned musicians joining forces with the common goal of accurately replicating the timeless music of “Chicago®” -the soundtrack to great memories for so many people.

May
11
Sat
Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 5/11 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 5/11 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk on the Fort King Road. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass.

Jun
12
Wed
Weeki Wachee Wildlife Encounters @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Weeki Wachee Wildlife Encounters @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Come for a special wildlife outreach program by Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. See animals in person and learn fun facts about these critters.

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

Jun
15
Sat
Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.

Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Jun
19
Wed
Florida Black Bear Curriculum Workshop for Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Florida Black Bear Curriculum Workshop for Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Black bears and their habitats are studied and celebrated in this educational workshop which will include educational activities on bears and their habitats and provide a free online curriculum guide and other printed bear materials.

The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school aged students.

The workshop is free to all educators but space is limited.

To register please call 352-793-4781 or contact DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Jun
20
Thu
Florida Trees with County Forester Arthur Clothier @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Florida Trees with County Forester Arthur Clothier @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join County Forester Arthur Clothier for a walk through the forest to learn our common trees followed by fun tree activities.

Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Jun
28
Fri
Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Jun
29
Sat
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 6/29/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 6/29/24 @ 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 email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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