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Jan
7
Tue
Pine Needle Basket Class 01/07/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 01/07/25 @ 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 fee.

Jan
18
Sat
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 01/18/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 01/18/25 @ 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 email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Steam Punk/Bling/Upcycled Jewelry
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Steam Punk/Bling/Upcycled Jewelry

Join us for a class where we take discarded jewelry, zippers and the like and create upcycled jewelry. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or emailDadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Jan
20
Mon
Project Learning Tree for Kids 01/20/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project Learning Tree for Kids 01/20/25 @ 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.

Jan
25
Sat
Dade Quilt Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dade Quilt Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Participants can enter quilts – $5 display fee for each item, up to 5 items.  Call for applications.  Quilt show will also include quilting demonstrations and vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and concession stand.

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

Feb
1
Sat
Traditional Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Traditional Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Dade Lodge. Food and accoutrements (hats and the like) will be provided during the event.

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $20/person.

Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Rain Date is February 10th.

Feb
4
Tue
Dade Bird Walk 02/04/25 @ Dade Battlefield
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Dade Bird Walk 02/04/25 @ 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 Annual Pass). Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.

Feb
6
Thu
Silk Scarf Printing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Silk Scarf Printing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from silk ties on to white silk scarves. All materials are provided.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person.

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

Feb
9
Sun
Pine Needle Basket Class 02/09/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 02/09/25 @ 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 fee.

Pine Needle Basket Class 03/10/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 9 @ 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 fee.

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