Holiday Quilling Class

quilling
When: November 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Perseid Meteor Shower Program

Photo of meteor
When: August 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join park staff as we look at the sky for the Perseid Meteors, Please bring insect repellant, water, camp chair or blanket. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Park Pass.

Wild Fruit Jelly and Curd or Wild Pickle Making Class

Blackberry photo
When: August 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513

Wild foods abound in the park, waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides. We will cook up some wild jelly and make curd or pickles from harvested fruit as available. Cost is

Flying WILD Workshop

When: July 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

ATTENTION FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATORS:  YOU’RE INVITED Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is hosting a Flying WILD Workshop! Flying WILD is a supplementary environmental education program emphasizing birds and bird conservation. The workshop will offer exciting new teaching ideas for

Grapevine Wreath Making and Pine Cone Flower Arts Class

Pinecone wreath
When: September 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join expert volunteers and staff as they teach participants how to make grapevine wreaths and pine cone flowers. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Little House on the Florida Prairie

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
When: March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

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

Art in the Park

When: March 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Wildwood City Hall, 100 N Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA

Come take a stroll outside to admire the craftsmanship of our local artists! We will have food trucks, live music, a kid zone, and vendors selling handmade goodies of all kinds.

Weeki Wachee Wildlife Encounters

When: June 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603 Bushnell FL 33513

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.

Founders Day

When: April 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: City of Webster, 85 E Central Ave, Webster, FL 33597

Join us on Saturday, April 2nd, to celebrate the founding of Webster, established in 1855. Look forward to live music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, and more! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun!

FREE Fishing Day!

When: April 2, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Florida Bass Conservation Center, 3583 CR 788 Webster, FL 33597

Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a FREE catch-and-release fishing day! Youth anglers will be allowed to access fish in ponds on site and all fishing license requirements will be waived on this day at this

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