Growing Up WILD For Educators

When: June 27, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop which will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with children ages 3-7. It’s free to

Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 6/24

When: June 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA

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

Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program

When: February 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA

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

Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 4/6

When: April 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA

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

Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 5/11

When: May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA

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

Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class

When: March 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

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.

Gourd Bird House Class

When: April 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513

Dress up your yard with your own homemade gourd bird house. 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.

Learning to Knit

When: April 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513

Join park volunteers and learn how to knit. 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.

Breakfast with a Park Ranger

When: April 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513

Join a park ranger for a Dutch Oven breakfast followed by a nature/history walk and an Earth Day craft. 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.

Mandala Rock Painting Class 4/11/24

When: April 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513

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,

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