- EXOTIC REPTILE DEMONSTRATION
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Date: September 12-13, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Description: Staff member Marc Caruhel will be on hand at the Terramar Visitor Center Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13 with an exotic reptile demonstration. Handouts and references will be provided describing responsible exotic pet ownership, care, and the potential damage escaped pets can cause to the local ecology.
Fees: Free park admission with library card, library book, or with the donation of a new or gently used, family-friendly book.
Contact: (954) 564-4521
Directions: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is located on East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, off A1A.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘CRABBY CHRONICLES’
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: September 12, 10:30 AM
Description: Bring the whole family and enjoy a reading of Eric Carle’s, ‘A House for Hermit Crab.’ Participants will meet an actual hermit crab and make an environmental craft. Great for children of all ages. For more information and reservations, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.
Fees: Free with park admission
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘READ AND FIND’
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Date: September 12, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Description: Join us on September 12 as we help celebrate Literacy Month with special Ranger-guided walks. These walks will consist of a handout that will have numerous descriptions of plants, animals, or park features that must be read and pointed out to the Ranger at each stop along the walk.
Fees: Free park admission with library card, library book, or with the donation of a new or gently used, family-friendly book.
Contact: (954) 564-4521
Directions: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is located on East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, off A1A.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘QUEST FOR LITERACY’
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Date: September 12, 10:00 AM – Noon
Description: Have you ever had that experience while reading, where the author’s words were so well-crafted, so rich, so vivid, that you found yourself swept away into another world?Bring your family and friends to the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center on September 12, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., and hone your narrative skills by participating in a creative writing activity. This event is open to all ages and will emphasize the natural beauty of southeastern Florida through the works of authors who made it their craft. Listen and receive inspiration as we recite select passages from ‘Life and Death on the Loxahatchee: the Story of Trapper Nelson.’ Then hike with us; collect your thoughts as we explore the meandering paths along the Loxahatchee River. Complete the process by capturing your thoughts, observations and descriptions of your walk on paper just as Vince and Jon would have.
There will also be a book discussion of ‘Jonathan Dickinson’s Journal’ starting at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served at the book discussion. Hope to see you there!
Fees: Free park admission with a library card, library book, or with the donation of a gently used family-friendly book.
Contact: (772) 546-2771
Directions: To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the south
On I-95 – take Exit 87A – go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.On Florida Turnpike – take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the north
On I-95 – take Exit 96 – go east on Bridge Road to US 1. Turn right (south) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 3 miles on your right.On Florida Turnpike – take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘LIFE IN THE SEAGRASS’
Bahia Honda State Park
Date: September 12, 10:00 AM
Description: Hey, kids! Join park rangers at the Nature Center and find out what life is really like in the seagrass beds. Sing-a-long to the Seagrass Rap! This very special puppet show is in celebration of Literacy Month. Great fun for the whole family!Seating is limited to 30. Please call the Sand & Sea Nature Center for information – (305) 872-9807.
Fees: Free admission with a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family-friendly book.
Contact: (305) 872-9807
Directions: Bahia Honda is located 12 mile south of Marathon on U.S. Highway 1.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘RANGERS FOR READING’
Oleta River State Park
Date: September 13, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Bring the kids to Oleta River State Park on September 13th and help us celebrate National Literacy Month.Come and enjoy the fun and playful stories written by noted author Shel Silverstein. These wonderful short stories help to inspire young people to read and write creatively. Sit in a cool shaded pavilion while one our park rangers read to your children. Special appearance to be made by Park Manager Steve Dale who will read some of his favorite stories. Fun for the whole family!
For more information, please call Ranger Clark at (305) 919-1846.
Fees: Free park admission with library card, library book and or with the donation of new or gently-used, family-appropriate book.
Contact: (305) 919-1846
Directions: Oleta River State Park is located at 3400 N.E. 163rd St, off I–95 in Miami.
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- LITERACY MONTH – ‘BARNACLE, BIRDS, BOOKS & BOATS’
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: September 13, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Description: September is Literacy Month and the Florida Park Service and The Barnacle are joining in for our third annual reading celebration. Children’s activity stations, games, Ranger-Read-Along, and more or just bring a blanket and a book and find a shady spot and read to your heart’s content.
Fees: Free with library card, library book, or with a donation of a new or gently used family-friendly book
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- LITERACY MONTH – JOAN GILL BLANK
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Date: September 13, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Description: The park is pleased to present noted local historian Joan Gill Blank who will help us celebrate Literacy Month by offering lively readings from her book – ‘Key Biscayne’ – A History of Miami’s Tropical Island and the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The readings will take place at the Lighthouse on Sunday, September 13th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fees: Free admission with a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family-friendly book.
Contact: (305) 361-5811
Directions: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is located on Key Biscayne. From Miami, take I-95 to the Rickenbacker Causeway, all the way to the end.
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- INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Date: September 19, 9:00 AM
Description: We hope that you can join us for our annual Coastal Cleanup which will take place on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m. Please register at the Marina Pavilion which is located at the boat ramp. A limited number of free tee shirts will be given away to the first 100 participants. Admission to the park will be free for anyone registering to take part in this activity.Upon your arrival at the front gate, please inform the toll collector that you are participating in the Coastal Cleanup event.
Fees: Free park entry for volunteer participants.
Contact: Carmelo Duesler – (954) 924-3859
Directions: I-95 to Sheridan Street (Milepost Exit 21 – Old Exit 24), east to A1A, north 1.5 miles; or Florida Turnpike to Hollywood Blvd. (Exit 49), east to A1A, north 2.5 miles.
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- INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: September 19; 8:00 AM – Noon
Description: International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest one-day volunteer effort to clean up the marine environment and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is one of the many beaches that has been chosen to host the event. Bottled water, gloves and trash bags will be provided for all volunteers, as well as event T-shirts for all who participate. Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful sponsors this event. For more information, visit their website, http://www.keeppbcbeautiful.org/. To sign up for this event, please call Art at (561) 624-6970.
Fees: Free park entry for volunteer participants.
Contact: (561) 624-6970
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- BLUEGRASS MUSIC JAM
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: September 20; 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Description: Come on down to the park and listen to a bluegrass music jam. Join in if you are musically inclined or just sit back and enjoy the music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. The concert is free with park admission.
Fees: Free with park admission
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- FLORIDA KEYS BIRDING AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Curry Hammock State Park
Date: September 23 – 27
Description: The 11th Annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival will be anchored again this year at Curry Hammock State Park. The festival will feature a variety of programs, field trips, and an environmental fair. Details will be posted as they become available at http://www.keysbirdingfest.org
Fees: Free admission
Contact: (305) 289-2690
Directions: The park is located along both sides of U.S. 1 starting at Little Crawl Key, Mile Marker 56.2, 11 miles west of Long Key. The entrance to the facilities is on the ocean side of U.S. 1.
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- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: September 26, 9:00 AM – Noon
Description: Get ‘Down & Dirty’ at The Barnacle…volunteers across the nation work in parks and forests, at rivers, lakes, and wetlands, at cultural and historic sites in their own neighborhoods. It is the largest single-day volunteer event on public lands. The Barnacle is a hosting an exotic plant removal party in the tropical hardwood hammock at the park and a good old coastal cleanup along the shore. Be a part of something big! Call 305-442-6866 to sign up to make a difference.
Fees: Admission free for volunteer participants
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Date: September 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Come join the staff at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and volunteers from around the area, on September 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we work together to maintain this unique piece of natural Florida. There will be a short presentation to emphasize what makes a plant a ‘non-native invasive,’ how they affect Florida’s ecosystems, what some of the plants of concern are at Jonathan Dickinson and what we can do to help.Participants will be working with park staff and can expect to pull weeds from roadsides along Park Drive for approximately 1.25 hours. A water cooler and light snacks will be provided. Participants must register in advance. Please come prepared with: gloves, comfortable, closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, canteen or water bottle and, of course, the will to make a difference!
Fees: Free park admission for all registered participants.
Contact: (772) 546-2771
Directions: To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the south
On I-95 – take Exit 87A – go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.On Florida Turnpike – take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the north
On I-95 – take Exit 96 – go east on Bridge Road to US 1. Turn right (south) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 3 miles on your right.On Florida Turnpike – take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT – BETAN & BERNER
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: October 4, 6:00 PM
Description: Peter Betan and Marc Berner play New Age acoustic under the moonlit skies of Miami. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- MACARTHUR UNDER MOONLIGHT CONCERT – CONCH STOMP BAND
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: October 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Description: Join us under the moonlight for a magical night of music. Local band, Conch Stomp, will be performing bluegrass and old time music. Telescopes will be set up on the boardwalk over the estuary for stargazing during intermission. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required and children under age 10 are free. Admission $5.00. For more information, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.
Fees: Admission – $5.00. Children under 10 are free.
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- BLUEGRASS MUSIC JAM
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: October 18, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Description: Come on down to the park and listen to a bluegrass music jam. Just sit back and enjoy the music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. The concert is free with park admission. For more information, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.
Fees: Free with park admission
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: October 24, 9:00 AM – Noon
Description: America’s largest day of doing good. Join us for this celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. The Barnacle asks her neighbors to help with an exotic plant removal party in the tropical hardwood hammock at the park and a good old coastal cleanup along the shore. Call 305-442-6866 to sign up to make a difference.
Fees: Free admission for volunteer participants
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- OLD TIME DANCE
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: October 25, 6:00 PM
Description: Kick up your heels to traditional American music played by Mudhole Control while learning traditional American folk dance steps from Rae Newoman. Dances such as circles, squares, contras, and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come dance like it’s 1891! Gates open at 6pm, live music and dancing from 6:30-10pm. No pets or alcohol please.
Fees: $10.00 – 10 years and older
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT – ROD MACDONALD
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: November 2, 6:00 PM
Description: Join us for an evening of live music at The Barnacle as the full moon shines down. Blankets and picnics welcome. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- OLD TIME DANCE
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: November 22, 6:00 PM
Description: Kick up your heels to traditional American music played by Mudhole Control while learning traditional American folk dance steps from Rae Newoman. Dances such as circles, squares, contras, and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come dance like it’s 1891! Gates open at 6pm, live music and dancing from 6:30-10pm. No pets or alcohol please.
Fees: $10.00 – 10 years and older
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- STARLIGHT MOVIE CLASSICS – FILM TBA
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: November 29, 6:00 PM
Description: Watch an American classic movie on the lawn of The Barnacle while feasting on your own picnic with friends and family. This semi-annual event is for Barnacle Society members only. Gates open at 6pm, movie starts at 7 pm. No entry after 7:15 pm. No pets. To learn how to become a member, please call (305) 442-6866.
Fees: Free to Barnacle Society Members
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT – MIAMI’S TOP BRASS
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: December 2, 6:00 PM
Description: Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a holiday concert as the full moon lights up the skies of South Florida. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT – JENNINGS & KELLER
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: December 30, 6:00 PM
Description: Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a full moon concert as the blue moon lights up the skies of South Florida. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- 15TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Bahia Honda State Park
Date: April 10, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Description: Bahia Honda State Park will be holding its 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will be live music provided by local musicians. The local Moose Lodge, from Big Pine Key, will be cooking up some wonderful hot dogs, sloppy Joes and fixin’s for the event. Admission to the park is free (come early, parking is limited).Activities will include: face painting, a puppet show, fish printing and a sand sculpture contest.
The Save-a-Turtle organization will co-host the event, and have several activities and displays. They will also be selling raffle tickets to raise money for sea turtle research. There will be environmental exhibits and booths, marine life touch tanks and children’s activities. The Florida Keys Astronomy Club will set up telescopes with a special lens for viewing the sun. For more information, please call the Bahia Honda Sand and Sea Nature Center at (305) 872-9807.
Fees: Free park admission
Contact: (305) 872-9807
Directions: Bahia Honda is located 12 mile south of Marathon on U.S. Highway 1.
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